Curling tongs

Made:
1751-1820
Metal curling tongs for a wig, with two pivoted prongs, English

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Metal curling tongs for a wig, with two pivoted prongs, English
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Metal curling tongs for a wig, with two pivoted prongs, English, 1751-1820

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A202452
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
length 265 mm
height 40 mm
width 13 mm
type:
curling irons
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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