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Best Care Anywhere: The Legacy of "M*A*S*H"

Shaving Brush from the Set of the TV Series M*A*S*H

Item

Title
Shaving Brush from the Set of the TV Series M*A*S*H
Rights
Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC. Fair Use.
Creator
Strong Set
Date
c. 1950; Used on set c. 1972-1983
Description
An authentic shaving brush from the 1950s used as a set prop during the filming of M*A*S*H. The brush consists of a wooden handle and animal hair bristles. Printed on the handle is "Strong Set", the manufacturer brand, and "Sterilized Pure Bristles".
Format
Wooden handle sealed with enamel, animal hair bristles. 4 5/16 in x 1 5/16 in.
Language
English
Publisher
National Museum of American History.
Contributor
Max Truelsen
Identifier
National Museum of American History. 1983.0095.077.
Subject
M*A*S*H; prop; shaving; 1950s; Strong Set; authentic
Source
JPG file. National Museum of American History. 11/3/2025. https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-49dd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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