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CURLER, HAIR - DINKIE

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
Fashion
Material
Ferrous Metal
Width
18 mm
Height or length
53 mm
Inscriptions and markings

[DINKIE]

Keywords
GREAT BRITAIN
GRAFTON Iris
Year
c. 1940 - 1949
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
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

Hair curler folded up

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