Wooden barber surgeon's case, large rectangular box with a hinged lid, contains twenty shaving accessories, French, 1715-1830
This bowl was used to collect the blood from shaving cuts. In the 19th century most men visited the barber or shaved periodically at home. Better off customers would have their own personal sets of razors, one for each day of the week. Advances in razor technology in the 20th century, including the introduction of the electric razor, changed shaving habits. Today, the majority of men shave daily in thier homes, using a wide variety of equipment.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A79527
- Materials:
- oak, lining, silk and lining, braid
- type:
- shaving kit
- credit:
- Moritet, L.
Parts
Glass beaker, with vertically chamfered body
Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid
White porcelain handleless cup, with blue floral decoration
White porcelain cup with handle and blue floral decoration
Circular brush, with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed 'M.S.'
Shaving brush, with case that can be converted into a larger handle
Tubular holder, made of horn, with detachable lid
Wooden holder shaped like a cigar, with detachable lid
Clear glass funnel, with bowl shaped head and narrow tubular spout
Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid
Pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid
Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design
Ivory holder, shaped like a capsule with detachable cap
Bone scraper, in the form of a knife, with narrow handle
Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle, inscribed: 'L.P.'
Cutthroat razor, with tortoiseshell handle
Metal candle holder, goblet shaped, with circular bowl and handle
Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support
Pewter pot, with hinged lid and pouring lip, used for heating water
Barber's shaving bowl, French, c 1715-1830.
- Materials:
- oak , lining, silk and lining, braid
- Object Number:
- A79527 Pt21
- type:
- bottles , brushes , candleholders , containers , cups , funnels , holders , pots , razors , shaving basins , shaving brushes , shaving mugs and toothpick holders