Barber surgeon's case, France, 1715-1830

Made:
1715-1830 in France and France and
Wooden barber surgeon's case Wooden barber surgeon's case

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Wooden 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
type:
shaving kit
credit:
Moritet, L.

Parts

Two clear glass bottles, with ground glass stoppers

Two clear glass bottles, with ground glass stoppers

Two clear glass bottles with ground glass stoppers

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A79527 Pt1
type:
bottles
Glass beaker, with vertically chamfered body

Glass beaker, with vertically chamfered body

Glass beaker, with vertically chamfered body

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A79527 Pt2
type:
beakers
Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid

Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid

Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid

Materials:
pewter
Object Number:
A79527 Pt3
type:
containers
White porcelain handleless cup, with blue floral decoration

White porcelain handleless cup, with blue floral decoration

White porcelain cup without handle, blue floral decoration on side

Materials:
porcelain (glazed)
Object Number:
A79527 Pt4
type:
cups
White porcelain cup with handle and blue floral decoration

White porcelain cup with handle and blue floral decoration

White porcelain cup with handle, blue floral decoration on side

Materials:
porcelain (glazed)
Object Number:
A79527 Pt5
type:
cups
Circular brush, with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed 'M.S.'

Circular brush, with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed 'M.S.'

Small circular brush with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed "M.S." maker

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 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

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, with detachable lid

Tubular holder made of horn, detachable lid, body has long inner flange

Materials:
horn and lining, wood
Object Number:
A79527 Pt8
type:
holders
Wooden holder shaped like a cigar, with detachable lid

Wooden holder shaped like a cigar, with detachable lid

Wooden holder shaped like a cigar, with detachable lid

Materials:
wood
Object Number:
A79527 Pt9
type:
holders
Clear glass funnel, with bowl shaped head and narrow tubular spout

Clear glass funnel, with bowl shaped head and narrow tubular spout

Small clear glass funnel, with bowl shaped head and narrow tubular spout

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A79527 Pt10
type:
funnels
Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid

Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid

Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid

Materials:
pewter
Object Number:
A79527 Pt11
type:
containers
Pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid

Pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid

Small pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid

Materials:
pewter
Object Number:
A79527 Pt12
type:
containers
Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design

Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design

Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design

Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
A79527 Pt13
type:
toothpick holders
Ivory holder, shaped like a capsule with detachable cap

Ivory holder, shaped like a capsule with detachable cap

Small ivory holder, shaped like a capsule with detachable cap

Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
A79527 Pt14
type:
holders
Bone scraper, in the form of a knife, with narrow handle

Bone scraper, in the form of a knife, with narrow handle

Bone scraper, in the form of a knife, with narrow handle

Materials:
bone
Object Number:
A79527 Pt15
type:
scrapers
Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle, inscribed: 'L.P.'

Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle, inscribed: 'L.P.'

Cutthroat razor, with steel blade and tortoiseshell handle, inscribed L.P. maker (?)

Materials:
steel and handle, tortoiseshell
Object Number:
A79527 Pt16
type:
razors
Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle

Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle

Cutthroat razor, with steel blade and tortoiseshell handle

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

Metal candle holder, goblet shaped, with circular bowl and handle

Materials:
alloy
Object Number:
A79527 Pt18
type:
candle holders
Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support

Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support

Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support

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, 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

Materials:
pewter , handle, wood and handle, brass
Object Number:
A79527 Pt20
type:
pots