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Functional object - Men's Shaving Mirror on Stand

Vintage shaving stand

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Donated by Heather and Ian McFarlane

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Shaving stand

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Royal Doulton Trade Mark

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Donated by Heather and Ian McFarlane

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Historical information

Portable shaving stands became increasing popular from the Victorian Era. The double-sided mirror on the swivel base features a magnifying mirror on one side. The stand includes a bracket to hold a shaving brush and two ceramic bowls nested in the metal bowl holders. The ceramic bowls were produced by Royal Doulton and bear its mark underneath each bowl. The mark featured was introduced about 1930 until 2000.

Significance

This item is significant as it records changes in men's personal grooming practices in the 1930s.

Physical description

A shaving mirror mounted on a metal frame and stand. The stand includes a holder for a shaving brush

Inscriptions & markings

Under Bowl - ROYAL DOLTON
MADE IN ENGLAND

Subjects

On display

Identifier

WHS 01373

Production methods

mass produce

Languages

English

Materials

Ceramic, Metal Alloy

Measurements

Height: 39 centimetres, Diameter: 13 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/673005b14c7fcba3bb3b81cf

Accessed 19 November 2024

Item attribution

Donated by Heather and Ian McFarlane

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