- Date
- 1920 – 1945
- Material
- metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.1003 a,b
- Description
- metal 'tongs' in chromed electric heating unit (a) heater (14.5 x 9.2 x 8.9) chromed horizontal cylinder raised on legs front and back, electric cord plug at back, 2 holes in front to hold want while heating, manufacturer's name on plaque below (b) tongs (28.1x1.4x4.3) scissor-like tongs, one roun…
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- Title
- Curling Iron
- Date
- 1920 – 1945
- Material
- metal; fibre
- Description
- metal 'tongs' in chromed electric heating unit (a) heater (14.5 x 9.2 x 8.9) chromed horizontal cylinder raised on legs front and back, electric cord plug at back, 2 holes in front to hold want while heating, manufacturer's name on plaque below (b) tongs (28.1x1.4x4.3) scissor-like tongs, one round blade, 1 grooved, to form curl when held together, heat-proof tubes of reddish asbestos-like material around metal handle; "Marcel/BT&BT"
- Subject
- households
- industry
- hair
- Credit
- Gift of Gordon Thirsk, Banff, 1975
- Catalogue Number
- 103.02.1003 a,b
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