Shaving bowl

Made:
1650-1750 in Europe
Barber's shaving bowl, pewter, circular, W.D

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Barber's shaving bowl, pewter, circular, W.D
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Barber's shaving bowl, pewter, circular, W.D., made in Western Europe, 1650-1750

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A43118
Materials:
pewter
Measurements:
height 50 mm
diameter 248 mm
well: diameter 125 mm
type:
shaving bowl

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