Brush Handle
Production date
Pre 1790
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Double-ended brush handle, ivory, possibly a tooth brush handle (with holes for bristles).
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Maritime Archaeology
PERSONAL TOILETRIES
PERSONAL TOILETRIES
Production date
Pre 1790
Production place
Measurements
Dimensions: L 130 x W 8 x H 4 mm
Weight: 7g
Weight: 7g
Media/Materials description
Ivory
History and use
This ivory brush handle was recovered from HMS Pandora, a naval vessel sent from England in 1790 in pursuit of the HMS Bounty and its mutineers. Following navigation in the South Pacific, Pandora wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791 on its return voyage.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this object was found in the area of the Warrant Officers' cabins.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this object was found in the area of the Warrant Officers' cabins.
Registration number
MA7870
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