Civil War-Era Bone Toothbrush with Boar’s Hair Bristles – Non-Excavated

Civil War-Era Bone Toothbrush with Boar’s Hair Bristles – Non-Excavated - Inventory Number: CAM 620

An original, non-excavated Civil War-period bone toothbrush featuring a carved handle and intact tufts of natural boar’s hair bristles. These utilitarian items were carried by soldiers in the field and are a rare survival in such complete condition. The handle is hand-carved from solid bone, displaying the smooth patina of age and use, with a flat end and drilled holes that securely hold remnants of the original bristle clusters.

Toothbrushes of this type were common among both Union and Confederate troops, with bone being a preferred material due to its availability and durability. This example remains in exceptional condition for its age, with a pleasing surface and well-preserved bristle tufts—a scarce and personal artifact of 19th-century military hygiene.

An uncommon and authentic piece of soldier life from the Civil War era, perfect for display in a field kit or medical impression.

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Inventory Number: CAM 620