Ivory and wood back scratcher

Ivory and wood back scratcher

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Ivory and wood back scratcher
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Ivory and wood back scratcher, long cylindrical stem terminating in a hand at the distal end, possibly early 18th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A1271
Materials:
ivory and wood
type:
back scratchers
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)