Soapstone brush, fibers from the soapstone plant, and handle made with glue from the soapstone plant. Mid-19th century, California through Oregon. Although other uses, mainly used to clean the mortars when grinding acorns or maize. 7″ x 4 1/2″.
Soaproot Brush
The most difficult part of making a soaproot brush is finding the soaproot plant (Chlorogalum pomeridianum). Look for a rosette of long thin leaves along the ground with a yard-tall stalk at its center. In the spring or early summer, bra
PERIOD: Mid 19th Century
ORIGIN: California, United States
SIZE: 7″ x 4 1/2″