Wooden towel rail, Switzerland, 1750-1900

Wooden towel rail, in the form of a human figure

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Wooden towel rail, in the form of a human figure
Science Museum Group Collection
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Wooden towel rail, in the form of a human figure, with arms outstretched holding towel roller, cansdand painted, Swiss, 1750-1900

Outstretched in the man’s arms is a rail used to hang towels before and after washing. The carved and painted man looks like a personal servant. Not much is known about the origins of the object, but it may have been used in private houses or public baths. The towel rail was bought from a private collection in 1929.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A70611
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 530 mm x 560 mm x 295 mm,
type:
towel rail
credit:
Schuppack, M.