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LicenseWooden barber surgeon's case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden barber surgeon's case
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden barber surgeon's case, large rectangular box with a hinged lid, contains twenty shaving accessories, French, 1715-1830
This bowl was used to collect the blood from shaving cuts. In the 19th century most men visited the barber or shaved periodically at home. Better off customers would have their own personal sets of razors, one for each day of the week. Advances in razor technology in the 20th century, including the introduction of the electric razor, changed shaving habits. Today, the majority of men shave daily in thier homes, using a wide variety of equipment.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A79527
- Materials:
- oak, lining, silk and lining, braid
- Measurements:
-
height 200 mm
length 370 mm
width 280 mm
with key: width 322 mm
- type:
- shaving kit
- credit:
- Moritet, L.
Parts
Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid
Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid
- Measurements:
-
height 49 mm
diameter 57 mm
- Materials:
- pewter
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt3
- type:
- containers
White porcelain handleless cup, with blue floral decoration
White porcelain cup without handle, blue floral decoration on side
- Measurements:
-
height 65 mm
diameter 59 mm
- Materials:
- porcelain (glazed)
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt4
- type:
- cups
White porcelain cup with handle and blue floral decoration
White porcelain cup with handle, blue floral decoration on side
- Measurements:
-
height 67 mm
with handle: length 85 mm
diameter 61 mm
- Materials:
- porcelain (glazed)
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt5
- type:
- cups
Circular brush, with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed 'M.S.'
Small circular brush with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed "M.S." maker
- Measurements:
-
height 62 mm
diameter 10 mm
- Materials:
- bristle , handle, ivory and handle, brass
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt6
- type:
- brushes
Shaving brush, with case that can be converted into a larger handle
Shaving brush with ivory handle and case that can be converted into a larger handle for brush
- Measurements:
-
height 102 mm
case: diameter 29 mm
- Materials:
- bristle , handle, ivory and cover, ivory
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt7
- type:
- shaving brushes
Tubular holder, made of horn, with detachable lid
Tubular holder made of horn, detachable lid, body has long inner flange
- Measurements:
-
height 125 mm
diameter 24 mm
- Materials:
- horn and lining, wood
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt8
- type:
- holders
Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid
Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid
- Measurements:
-
height 121 mm
diameter 107 mm
- Materials:
- pewter
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt11
- type:
- containers
Pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid
Small pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid
- Measurements:
-
height 82 mm
diameter 78 mm
- Materials:
- pewter
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt12
- type:
- containers
Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design
Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design
- Measurements:
-
height 88 mm
length 19 mm
width 7 mm
- Materials:
- ivory
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt13
- type:
- toothpick holders
Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle, inscribed: 'L.P.'
Cutthroat razor, with steel blade and tortoiseshell handle, inscribed L.P. maker (?)
- Measurements:
-
opened: length 260 mm
closed: length 154 mm
height 23 mm
width 8 mm
- Materials:
- steel and handle, tortoiseshell
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt16
- type:
- razors
Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle
Cutthroat razor, with steel blade and tortoiseshell handle
- Measurements:
-
opened: length 272 mm
closed: length 160 mm
width 10 mm
height 16 mm
- Materials:
- steel and handle, tortoiseshell
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt17
- type:
- razors
Metal candle holder, goblet shaped, with circular bowl and handle
Metal candle holder, goblet shaped, with circular bowl and handle
- Measurements:
-
height 53 mm
length 133 mm
stand: diameter 83 mm
- Materials:
- alloy
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt18
- type:
- candle holders
Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support
Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support
- Measurements:
-
height 45 mm
length 277 mm
width 190 mm
- Materials:
- pewter
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt19
- type:
- shaving bowls
Pewter pot, with hinged lid and pouring lip, used for heating water
Pewter pot, with hinged lid and pouring lip, screw in handle at side, small drum shaped container inside, pot used for heating water
- Measurements:
-
height 113 mm
length 165 mm
diameter 75 mm
- Materials:
- pewter , handle, wood and handle, brass
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt20
- type:
- pots
Barber's shaving bowl, French, c 1715-1830.
Barber surgeon's large rectangular wooden case with hinged lid for a selection of twenty shaving accessories, French, 1715-1830.
- Measurements:
-
height 200 mm
length 370 mm
width 280 mm
with key: width 322 mm
- Materials:
- oak (wood) and silk
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt21
- type:
- bottles , brushes , candleholders , containers , cups , funnels , holders , pots , razors , shaving basins , shaving brushes , shaving mugs and toothpick holders
