Title

Sterling Silver 4-Piece Mirror & Brush Set - Cora Coller, Shakopee, 1909

Creation Date

1909

Description

Dresser set used by Cora (Coe) Coller of Shakopee. The set consists of a hairbrush, mirror, and two jars. The brush is sterling silver with ivory colored bristles. Etched into the backside of the piece is "C" in a script-style font. Stamped into the handle immediately below the bristles is "Sterling/H & H". The mirror is hand held. It is sterling silver with a round face. Etched into the backside of the mirror is "C" in a script-style font. Stamped into the handle immediately below the face is "Sterling/H & H". One jar is a round clear glass base with a sterling silver lid. The body of the glass is cut with a decorative floral pattern and the underside is cut with a decorative star. The lid is etched with a "C" in a script-style font. The other jar is octagon shaped clear cut glass with a sterling silver lid. The underside is cut with a decorative star and the lid has a "C" etched in a script-style font.

Geographic Notes

Providence/Rhode Island