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Title |
Holland Metal Hair Dryer |
Catalog Number |
2024.35.23 |
Date |
1895-1902 |
Object Name |
Dryer, Hair |
Material |
metal |
Dimensions |
W-2.5 L-11 inches |
Description |
Holland metal hair dryer brush. It was believed to dry the hair faster than air drying. The original description of the brush reads "THE OLD WAY. A lady washes her hair and dries it by rubbing same with towels, which takes from one to four hours, or sits for the same length of time in the sun, or with her back to a stove or radiator, also working around the house for hours with the hair hanging down her back, and again, some member of the family fans the hair, which takes fully two hours and there is always danger of contracting a cold, especially in the case of children.THE NEW WAY. The Holland Brush is made of metal, beautifully nickel plated, the body and teeth of same being hollow, admitting of boiling water, and will dry a lady's hair after washing in a very few minutes by passing the brush through the hair as you would an ordinary comb or brush, leaving the hair soft and fluffy. In the old way it takes hours and always with the danger of contracting a cold. It is indispensable where there are children. The Holland brush will last a life time.The brush is in very good condition. The handle screws off where you can fill it with the boiling water." |
Collection |
Heimerdinger Museum Collection |
Search Terms |
Barbershops |
Featured Collection |
Artifact |