Curling Iron
Dateca.1800-1850
OriginAmerica (probably)
MediumIron
DimensionsLength: 10 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1935-95
DescriptionCurling iron, wrought iron; pair of opposing members, one of which extends through the center of the other at middle and is loosely riveted to it; upper part of each member bent over into a roughly oval handle; below joint one member consists of a straight, cylindrical rod, the other of a pair of straight, cylindrical rods; when rods are closed, the single rod fits between the double rods.1809-1814 (movement); ca. 1825 (case)
ca. 1830
1790-1800
1700-1780
