Shaving bowl

Made:
1770-1810 in Leeds
Barber's shaving bowl, cream earthenware, Leeds pottery

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Barber's shaving bowl, cream earthenware, Leeds pottery
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Barber's shaving bowl, cream earthenware, Leeds pottery, English, 1770-1810

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634588
Materials:
earthenware, lustred cream glaze
Measurements:
height 50 mm
diameter 256 mm
type:
shaving bowl

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