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Hair Clipper and Extra Spring

ManufacturerManufactured by Brown & Sharpe (American)

MediumMetal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth ): 6 1/4 x 3 x 1 1/2in. (15.9 x 7.6 x 3.8cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman

Object number2007.24.37a-b

DescriptionLong metal hair clippers (a) and extra spring (b). Two separate handles attach to two razor blades, one on top of the other. When handles are squeezed together the blades move in opposite directions, and cut hair. The two pieces are held together by a wing-nut with and a screw. A screw sticks out of the left side. Extra spring (b) is two circular layers or metal with each end facing a different direction.

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