Metal Instrument for Waving or Curling Hair Scissor action unit with wooden moulded Handles One side extends to two prongs of metal A second side extends to blackened corrugated metal - 2 indents into which 2 prongs are pressed when handles close hair, hair grooming, tongs, hair curling

Tongs were used by women and girls to wave or curl their hair. They were heated either on a wood stove or later over the flame from a burner and the applied to the hair. Curl papers were applied to the hair to stop it scorching. The use of tongs or iron rods to curl hair including men's beards dates back for centuries. French hair stylist is credited the invention of the curling iron in 1890. It was at this time that using tongs became particularly fashionable, when women started wearing their hair waved on top of the head. Very few changes were made to this method of hair curling until the introduction of the electric hair curler in 1959.This item is significant because it is representative of long-lasting trend in women's fashion, including in Wodonga and was donated by a local resident.Metal tongs with a double handle grip. One side of the tongs has a roller and the other has is hollow to fit over the strand of hair to be curled. women's accessories, household items

Hair curling tongs were used in homes and hairdressers to add curl to hair. These appear to be heated over a flame then applied to hair. Steel curling tongs, green plastic covered handles . Hair fragments attached.hair curling tongs, curling irons, hair care equipment

Hair curling tongs were used by women 1800 - 1950 to create appealing curls and ringlets in their hair. To achieve ringlets, the tongs were heated on a gas ring, stove top or flame and then thick weft of hair was wound around one side of the tongs. The tongs were then 'crimped' together and upon release a long ringlet of hair resulted . If the tongs were overheated the hair was singed producing a lingering malodour. A pair of lady’s steel tongs, with no clamp, for hair curling. toiletries, hairdressing, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, marcel waves

Curling irons, also known as curling tongs, create waves or curls in the hair. Clipless wands have no clamp, and the user simply wraps hair around a rod and squeezes the two parts together. The metal curling irons were heated on the fire or the stove and then the hair could be clamped between these 2 rods to create a curl in the hair . A pair of steel, hair curling tongsEveready Englandtoiletries, hairdressing, curling tongs, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, marcel waves, market gardeners

Pair of metal hair curling tongs.personal effects, hairdressing, curling tongs

Metal tongs for curling hair with wooden handles.personal effects, hairdressing, curling tongs

Hair curling tongs with long scooped tongs and metal handles which are covered with black rubber tubing.hair-curling-tongs personal-effects hairdressing

Metal tongs --some with wooden handles

These hair tongs were used to curl or wave hair. They have the name’ Marcel’ on them. In 1872 Francois Marcel Grateau invented a hairstyle called the ‘Marcel Wave’ where women’s hair styles had mostly deep waves rather than curls. The tongs that were held manually and heated and used at home to produce deep waves or curls become a commonplace item in a woman’s home in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By the 1930s electric hair tongs were introduced but the non-electric ones continued to be used until the 1950s. These hair tongs belonged to a woman from England and would have been used in the 1930s or 40s. They are a good example of the type of household article used by women 70 or 80 years ago and will be useful for display.This is a scissors-like article with wooden handles and metal blades for waving or curling hair. One blade is heavily curved and the other is a solid round shape. The ends of the blades are tapered. The blades were heated over a stove and used manually to enclose part of a woman’s hair to produce waves or curls. The handles were originally polished black and are somewhat rubbed and the blades and other metal parts are a little rusty. ‘Marcel’ ‘12’ hair curling tongs, warrnambool

Metal hair curling tongs- Double handle with etching and 2 prongspersonal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Selection of hair curling pins and packet of 20 heavy hair pins.hairpins, bobby pins

Curling tongs like this would nave been heated on a stove before being used, risking damaging or actually burning the hair. Small manually heated metal hair curling tongs with a wooden handle. Spring type action.hair accessories

3 x Hair dryers, curlers (hot rollers, curling wand) (1960's)ladies, hair dryers, curling wand, hot rollers

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. The building was subsequently demolished in 1987.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.Typed Notes Parsons Line|Typed Notes Parsons and Lewis Pty Ltd 1887 to 1988|Booklet The Drawers and Curlers Parsons and Lewis 1887 to 1988 by Peter Parsons|Newspaper Article The Advocate 6 October 1993 Brothers decide to retire from century old family business Buyer sought to keep up a proud tradition and History dates to boom days of 1880s|Original Business Names Act 1928 Certificate of Registrar General of Registration of an Individual Joseph Robert Parsons 8 June 1933 for Parson and Lewis|Newspaper Article The Weekly Times 25 September 1991 Brothers hang on by a tale|Newspaper Article The Age 17 October 1994 Hair today might go for a song tomorrow|Photograph of History panel Parson and Lewis|Photograph of vacant site where factory was located on corner Morris Street and Anderson Road|Photograph of facade of Parson and Lewis Horsehair Drawers and Curlers|Photograph of Parsons and Lewis and notes saying copy of the photograph of the fire that destroyed Parsons and Lewis factory on Kororoit Creek Sunshine|Newspaper Article Sunshine Advocate 29 January 1965 Australia Day program will appeal to all at JR Parsons Reserveparsons and lewis, joseph "joe" parsons

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. The building was subsequently demolished in 1987.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.The Drawers And Churlers Parsons and Lewis 1887 - 1988 by Peter Parsonsparsons & lewis, parsons, graham street, anderson road, sunshine

Pair of steel curling irons curling tongs, hair care equipment, curling irons

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). The business was founded in 1887 and shifted to the Graham Street site in 1901. Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. In 1988, the business was relocated to a site in Kensington.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.Parsons & Lewis Horsehair Drawers and Curlersparsons & lewis, factory, parsons, graham street, anderson road, sunshine

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). The business was founded in 1887 and shifted to the Graham Street site in 1901. Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. In 1988, the business was relocated to a site in Kensington. The building was subsequently demolished in 1987.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.A photocopy of the cover of publication by Peter Parsons of the history of Parsons and Lewis 1887 to 1988 For names refer to no 138parsons & lewis, parsons, graham street, anderson road, sunshine, peter parsons

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). The business was founded in 1887 and shifted to the Graham Street site in 1901. Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. In 1988, the business was relocated to a site in Kensington. The building was subsequently demolished in 1987.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.Name supplied by Robert "Bob" Eric Parsons Ted Mantell Joe Parsons Alf Noble Jack Walker Jack McCormick Cock Higgins Wally Wright Jim Chouka Nettleton Dick Green Bob Perriman and Joe Bridges On building facade Parsons and Lewis horsehair drawers and curlersparsons & lewis, parsons, graham street, anderson road, sunshine

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). The business was founded in 1887 and shifted to the Graham Street site in 1901. Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. In 1988, the business was relocated to a site in Kensington. The building was subsequently demolished in 1987.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.From left: Ted Mantell Joe Parsons Alf Noble Jack Walker Jack McCormack Ted Higgins Walter Wright Jim Chooka Nettleton Dick Green Bob Perriman and Joe Bridgesparsons & lewis, factory, parsons, graham street, anderson road, sunshine

Metal tongs for curling hair with ornately carved handles.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

Parsons & Lewis was the horse‑hair curling factory that operated on Graham Street (Now part of Anderson Rd), Sunshine (then Braybrook Junction). The Co-Founders of the company were Edmund “Ted” Parsons (1855–1918) & Richard Lewis (d1909). The business was founded in 1887 and shifted to the Graham Street site in 1901. Richard Lewis died of anthrax, a known occupational hazard in hair‑processing industries. The factory was deliberately placed on the banks of Kororoit Creek because large volumes of water were required for the horse‑hair curling process. Horsehair was washed, sorted, curled, dried, and baled, a labor-intensive process requiring skilled “drafters,” curlers, and spinners. The factory processed animal hair for use in brushes and upholstery. In 1988, the business was relocated to a site in Kensington. This photograph is of the factory after it suffered a major fire. The building was subsequently demolished in 1987.The Parsons & Lewis Horse Hair Curling Factory was one of the most important early industrial sites in Sunshine’s heritage landscape. The Parsons family became one of the most respected families in Sunshine, both socially and civically. Their reputation was built over three generations, combining industrial contribution, community service, and local leadership.Parsons and Lewis Horsehair Drawers & Curlers Factory Photo Factory facing only as interior is collapsed and rubbleparsons and lewis, joseph "joe" parsons

Metal tongs with two prongs and two handles. Used for curling hair.Marcel 9costume accessories, hair accessories

A sticker on the back identifies the image as Walter Clarke 1803-1873.A black and white laser print copy of a man with white curling hair and a full beard believed to be Walter Clarke.Bottom LH corner: Standish and Preece LR corner: By Special Appointment / Royal Insigniaclark, alistair, clarke, walter, alastair, glenora, flower growing, horticulture, photographers, standish and preece, george evans collection

Marcell Tongs for curling hair, metal iron rod with covering metal piece for holding hair around rod. Two green wooden handles and spring.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Marcelling is a hair styling technique in which hot curling tongs are used to induce a curl into the hair. Its appearance was similar to that of a finger wave but it is created using a different method. Marcelled hair was a popular style for women's hair in the 1920s and 30s often in conjunction with a bob cut. For those women who had long hair, it was common to tie the hair at the nape of the neck and pin it above the ear with a stylish hairpin or flower. Accounts vary about the invention of the style, but Marcel Grateau (1852–1936) is widely credited with inventing the hair styling technique in the 1870s. He started with a small salon in Montmartre, Paris where his clients were the poorer classes. As he developed the waving method that would later become the Marcel wave, using heated curling irons, The inventor and stylist emigrated to the United States and changed his name to François Marcel Woelfflé, sometimes reported as François Marcel. He was granted U.S. patents for implements for performing the technique; the first, U.S. patent 806386, entitled "Curling-Iron", was published in 1905, and the second, entitled "Hair-Waving Iron", for an electric version, under the name François Marcel, was published in 1918. His obituary appeared under the name Francois Marcel Grateau in 1936. Originally the irons had to be heated in the fire, but hair easily got burnt until 1924 when electric irons were invented and the temperature could be regulated. A significant item that gives us a snapshot not only into women's hairstyles of the 1920s and 1930s but a look into the social norms of that era. Therefore the item is of social interest in regards to the story it tells and the development of women's fashion in hair styling.Marcel Tongs, metal, used to impart a hair wave by heating and crimping the hairNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, tongs, curling tongs, hairdressing

Used by women and girls to wave or crimp their hair, for styling their hair, hairdressing. The irons are heated and then applied to the hair and wound to form curls. Pre-dates electrically heated curlers.One set of curling tongs made of iron/steel, rusted. The tongs are two shaped metal pieces which clamp together over a tress of hair. One set of crimping tongs. These have two wavy iron shaped metal pieces which clamp over a tress of hair to produce crimpy waves.hair-crimpers-curlers hairdressing heated-curlers