Not on display

Set of Wig Curlers

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Set of pipe clay wig curlers

Object details

Categories
Hair and Hairstyles
Personal Accessories
Object type
Set of wig curlers
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Wig Curler
  • Wig Curler
  • Wig Curler
  • Wig Curler
  • Wig Curler
  • Wig Curler
  • Wig Curler
Materials and techniques
Clay
Brief description
Set of clay wig curlers, 18th century, English
Physical description
Set of pipe clay wig curlers
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.2cm (longest) (Note: measurement converted from department register)
  • Length: 6cm (shortest) (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Greg
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.19-1928

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O317256/set-of-wig-unknown/
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