Curling tongs
Object No. 2005/58/1
The hair styles of the Victorian period involved graceful waves, curls and plaits of hair arranged around the face. It was often twisted and arranged to create height and width. Both straight and curled styles were created with the use of hot irons or tongs, these were heated on the fire and quite often scorched the hair. In 1872 the Parisian hairdresser, Marcel Grateau introduced a new natural looking curl to the hair by turning a curling iron upside down. The Marcel wave was to remain popular for almost half a century and ushered in the use of women's waved and curled hair pieces, which were mixed with the natural hair.
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Summary
Object Statement
Curling tongs, metal / wood, maker unknown, Australia / England, c.1900
Physical Description
Curling tongs, metal / wood, maker unknown, Australia / England, c.1900 A pair of curling tongs made of metal with pale pink painted wooden handles.
DIMENSIONS
Height
205 mm
Width
75 mm
Depth
20 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The curling tongs are from Australia or England and date from about 1900. The maker of the tongs is unknown.
HISTORY
Notes
These curling tongs were part of the Royal Australian Historical Society collection that was transferred to the museum in 1981.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of the Royal Australian Historical Society, 1981
Acquisition Date
9 February 2005
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