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Curling iron

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-17830

Description

Curling iron, two wooden hinged handles. 2 prongs clamp closed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

curling irons
steel (alloy)
wood (plant material)
Steel
IRON, CURLING

Inscription

Engraved on base of prong: ""PRINCESS""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9.5 x 2.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1971

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