- Object number54/100
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- DescriptionThis curling tongs, or 'pinching irons' were heated and used for hair curling or wig making. The user's hands were often bound to protect them from the heat. Curling tongs of this type were often illustrated in catalogues of about 1850, issued by makers of steel tongs.
- Physical description1 pair of curling tongs: metal; good condition
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- Associated person/institutionMiles, Bernard (Collector)