Large paintbrush
Artists
Description
Large flat-tipped house paintbrush with a 4" ferrule. The ferrule and handle are covered with white paint residue. Brand information is obscured by the heavy paint residue.
Dimensions
27.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 cm (10 13/16 x 4 1/8 x 1 in.)
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