Hair Curling Machine [The Rolls]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.218

Maker

Lyell and Faull Proprietary Limited

Description

Cast iron, triangle-shaped, legs on the sides support four steel rods that got hot when plugged in. There are many clips attached to the rods that when warmed were to be placed on hair curlers. Some of the clips are marked: "Castleray" on the underside. Power cable attached.

Marks

"The Rolls" / LYELL / & / PAUL / PTY. LTD / 110-116 MOUNT ST. / NORTH SYDNEY / No. 6264 VOLTS 220 Amp. [...] Maker's Plate
CASTLERAY Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Other name

Castleray

Credit Line

Lyell and Faull Proprietary Limited. Hair Curling Machine [The Rolls], 2011.218. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Iron, Hair Iron, Curling Personal Artefacts Toilet Articles Hair Care Artefacts

Production place

Sydney New South Wales Australia

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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