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City of Armadale - History House > Records

CURLER, HAIR - DINKIE

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c. 1940 - 1949

Overview

Metal hair curlers. Two central 'tongues' with surrounding clip. 14 identical curlers.

Historical information

Hair clip made by Dinkie and used at home by Iris Grafton.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2003.2C

Item type

Hair Accessories

Themes

Material

Ferrous Metal

Width

18 mm

Height or length

53 mm

Inscriptions and markings

[DINKIE]

Keywords

Year

Statement of significance

This hair curler is representative of an item used by women to style their hair at home in the c1940s to 50s.

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

Last modified

Wednesday, 30 September, 2026

Completeness

94

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