Man Carrying Basket on Back Metal Toothpick Holder

Object/Artifact

Metal toothpick holder in the shape of a man carrying a basket on his back, standing on a thin, oval base. The man is thin metal, a two-dimensional figure in etched detailing, including textured dimpling on his pants. All other detailing is simple lines, such as hat, face, shirt, and shoes. The basket is three-dimensional, almost cone shaped, with a line and dot etched detailing near the top of the basket.

2002.99.2910

Toothpick Holder Collection

Personal Oral Hygiene

19th Century

20th Century

Copyright Status: Unknown

toothpick holders

2-5/8 in

1-1/4 in

1-3/4 in

Metal

Mexico