Hair curlers

Made:
1900-1930
Thirteen clay curlers, hollow cylinders

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Thirteen clay curlers, hollow cylinders
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Thirteen clay curlers, hollow cylinders, said to be of "tara earth" used for children's hair, disinfecting etc, Damascus, 1900-1930

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659656
Materials:
clay
Measurements:
length 27 mm
max: diameter 42 mm
type:
curlers

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