Hairnet in Original Envelope

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. (American, founded 1847)

Date1910-1940

MediumHuman hair, paper, wax paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width ): 5 x 6 1/2in. (12.7 x 16.5cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman

Object number2007.24.60

DescriptionLight brown envelope containing a hair net made of real human hair, with printing and lettering on both sides. On front side, a large image of a woman with a 'bob' haircut looking into the mirror is in the center. On both sides of the image are strands of roses which extend to the side. There is a white and brown border that goes all the way around the exterior of the envelope. Inside the envelope is the hair net, which is folded tightly in wax paper, and appears to have never been used.

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