Barber's shaving bowl, zinc, by J. Charles, Paris, 19th century
This bowl is inscribed around the rim, reading "Le Melanogene Dicquemare de Rouen. Teint les Cheveux & la barbe" and at the centre is a depiction of a similar bowl in use.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A632201
- Materials:
- zinc
- Measurements:
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overall: 39 mm x 364 mm x 295 mm, 1.537 kg
- type:
- shaving bowl
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
