Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Curling iron
Object Number:
1947.461i
Date:
1775-1795
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 24.8 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Narrow metal curling iron; grip has slightly bulbous ends.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this curling iron is part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
