Black-Painted Turned Handle Antique Whisk Brush black painted wooden handle brush who created many collages in

who created many collages in a similar vein early in her career

I believe) itself measures 4 1/4”x 5 1/2”

but would equally be great for a summer picnic in the park

the other alternating wood and what appears to be horn

I imagine that there was once a thin rod or wire that attached to the holes on either side of their arms by which one would hold them up and make them dance

Black-Painted Turned Handle Antique Whisk Brush black painted wooden handle brush who created many collages inI'm always on the hunt for beautiful brushes, but this is the first quite like this I've come across, late 19th century I believe, with beautifully shaped turned and black painted wood handle and natural bristles at the end. Useful for brushing crumbs or whatever off the table, but lovely enough just to hang from a ribbon on the wall. The bristles are in perfect condition; some wear and aging to the handle including a few dings to the wood here and