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Lydia O. Newman Hairbrushes: Materials & Design Insights

Lydia O. Newman used a variety of materials to create her improved hairbrush. These materials included:

* Wood: For the brush's base and handle.

* Animal hair (bristles): Likely hog or boar bristles, which were common materials for brushes at the time.

* Ventilation Holes: The distinctive feature of her brush was the presence of ventilation holes. These are of course, holes in the brush, and not an added material.

* Rubber (potentially): To secure the bristles in place, and potentially to add some flexibility to the brush head.