Electric comb, around 1925
- Made:
- c.1925 in United Kingdom
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LicenseElectric comb in original box by White's.
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Electric comb in original box by White's.
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Electric comb in original box by White's.
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Electric comb in original box by White's.
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Electric comb with original box and instructions. Made in 1920s by White’s Manufacturing Co.
Ready to spark some life into your hair? Some manufacturers made bold claims about the power of their appliances. This 1920s electric comb was described as ‘miracle’ device. It allegedly thickened hair, cured baldness and soothed aches and pains. Despite the maker’s claims, the electric comb did none of these things.
