Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Paper, metal
Dimensions:
3 x 1 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This pink packet holds black hairpins. The packet reads "The Genuine Nonpareil Hair Pins/ 4490/ L Co. Hair Pins".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.831
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
47356
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
6 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This yellow and red envelope holds nylon hairnets. It is printed with two woman's faces and the words "Solo Nylon Hair Nets/ 25cts./ Contents: 3 Hair Nets/ Elastic Edge/ Invisible/ Sanitary/ Durable".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.830
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
47355
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Rubber, metal, paper
Dimensions:
7 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This pink and yellow cardboard card holds 5 metal spring loaded curlers. It reads "Goody/ Spring Grip/Curlers" next to a photo of a young woman.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.829
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
47354
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Rubber, cardboard, metal, glass
Dimensions:
5 x 5 x 2 3/4 in.
Description:
This white cardboard box has blue printing on the lid and holds two lady's hair combs meant to be worn as accessories. The box reads "The India Rubber Comb Company/ New York" above a drawing of a factory, and below "Sole Manufacturers under/ Goodyear's Patents/ 1849-51". A label on the side lists patent dates up to 1858. Both combs are black, one has white glass beads for decoration.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.828
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
47353
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1960-1990
Medium:
Plastic, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
5 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This store display of combs is still wrapped in its original waxed paper cover. Each side of the cardboard card displays 6 combs with metal clips to keep them in shirt pockets. The card reads "For Pocket-For Purse/ Cosmos Combs". Made by the "Art Display Printing Corp".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.827
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
47352
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1960-1990
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This red plastic comb is stamped "USA".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.826
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
47351
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
5 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This brown leather case was made to hold a comb. It is stamped "Compliments of/ United Diner/ 30 West St., N.Y./ Tel: Bowling Green 9-9779".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.825
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
47350
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1960-1990
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
5 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This pink plastic comb has a metal clip to keep it in a shirt pocket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.824
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
47349
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1970-2000
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
8 1/4 x 2 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This black plastic comb has curved tines for adding volume to hair. It is emobssed "Stylex".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.823
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
47348
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hair Grooming
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
10 1/2 x 4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
This black and pale blue box once held "Dr. Scott's Electric Hair Brush". The box is elaborately decorated and the underside has a full ad for the brush with claims of effectiveness and purported use by the royal family of England.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.822
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
47347
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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