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Gift of Henrietta J. Pollock, 1986.197.2a-b, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collecti…
Curling Iron
Gift of Henrietta J. Pollock, 1986.197.2a-b, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Curling Iron

Datec. 1935-1940
Mediumsteel, plastic, copper, cloth, rubber
Dimensions(a) Primary Dimensions (overall length of curling iron): 11 1/2in. (29.2cm)
(c) Primary Dimensions (overall length x height x width of box): 12 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 3 1/4in. (31.1 × 3.8 × 8.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Henrietta J. Pollock
DescriptionA Hotpoint curling iron in original box made by General Electric Company, c. 1935-1940. Consists of (a) curling iron, (b) cord, and (c) box.
Object number1986.197.2a-c
On View
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