Curlers Collection

Scottish Curling 1885
Soop her up! Two Scottish curlers brush vigourously to melt the top of the ice, and allow the curling stone to slide correctly

Outdoor Curling Match on the ice at Bern, Switzerland. Date: circa 1907

Comic postcard, Woman kneeling in bed, praying for a man Date: 20th century

Coronation Streets Jean Alexander (Hilda Ogden) with the Streets cat. November 1980

Coronation Streets Thelma Barlow (Mavis Riley), Jean Alexander (Hilda Ogden) and Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) with the Streets cat. November 1980

Bernard Youens and Jean Alexander who play Stan Ogden and wife Hilda in Granada TVs Coronation Street paid a nostalgic visit to the real street (Archie Street) in Salford, which is being demolished

Bernard Youens and Jean Alexander who play Stan and Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street. January 1979

Bernard Youens and Jean Alexander, who play Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ogden in TVs " Coronation Street" serial, pictured making a nostalgic visit, in 1971, to Archie Street, Salford

Model Nicki Howarth poses in the kitchen, holding a broom and smoking a cigarette. 27th September 1972

Advertisement for Hinde's Hair Curlers, London, Birmingham
Advertisement for Hinde's Hair Curlers, by Hindes, Manufacturers of Hair Brushes and Toilet Articles, London and Birmingham. Illustrated with seated and a Hinde's Hair Curler

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Women Curlers 1907
The last treatment was having its locks curled. Using a blunt knife the women workers curl the plumes some reaching the length of about ten feet

The Curling Rink (colour litho)
GES74729 The Curling Rink (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection

Comic postcard, Mother and daughter discussion Date: 20th century

Little girl with younger siblings on a birthday postcard Date: circa 1918

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wot a fing to have
The Caption is Wot a fing to have to go to bed wif. The message on the card begins Hello Darling and later continues What do you think of this card? When I saw it I just had to get it

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Black Out
The caption is Black Out! a play on the need to cover all windows and lighting so that German bombers could not see their targets, and also putting the cat out

O, are ye Sleepin, Maggie? (colour litho)
3641647 O, are ye Sleepin, Maggie? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: O, are ye Sleepin, Maggie? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Maid over sleeping (colour litho)
3641844 Maid over sleeping (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid over sleeping. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

La Toilette, 1918 (litho)
STC363541 La Toilette, 1918 (litho) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young coquette getting ready at her dressing table)

The curlers (engraving)
2788411 The curlers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curlers. Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1872)

Curlers at Princes Club, the Scottish national game in London (photo)
585390 Curlers at Princes Club, the Scottish national game in London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlers at Princes Club)

National Hairdressing Competition, Seymour Hall, Seymour Place, London. 28th March 1955

Jean Alexander, Actress. February 1982

Its goodbye to Hilda Ogden... but everything is coming up roses for her creator
Its goodbye to Hilda Ogden...but everything is coming up roses for her creator actress Jean Alexander as she relaxes at home in Southport, yesterday (Sun). July 1987 P002912

Former Coronation Street Star, Jean Alexander (Hilda Ogden in the street) was back before the cameras this week giving advice to pensioners on keeping economic cooking and beating the burglars

Alexander Jean, Actress. March 1982

Alexander Jean, actress wearing curles, famous fox her character Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street. March 1983

The new Revlon hair analyser is use at Barry Dees salon in October 1995

A trip to the hairdressers can give you a fantastic lift or leave you sobbing into your pilllow if it goes wrong. This lady will find out later the outcome of her perm in November 1989

Giant size curlers for big curls in December 1998

Miss Sandra Green age 20. with her Peruvian Guinea Pig dressesd in curlers. At her home Crescent Road New Barnet, Herts. October 1969 P011783

The British at bed time. Husband and wife similar to Andy Capp and Flo seen here in bed. October 1986 P009154

Ludgate Circus, with advertising on sides of public transport and buildings

Advertisment posters on the London Omnibuses 1896
In Bow Street where a Victorian Gentleman objected to the posters on the windows of the London Omnibuses. Date: 1896

Horseless carriage 1896
Advertisements on the side of open-top carriage in the streets of London. Date: 1896

Olive Sloane and Diana Dors in Maurice Elveys My Wifes Lodger (1952)
Olive Sloane and Diana Dors in My Wifes Lodger (1952)

Carmen rollers advertisement, 1965
Advertisement for Carmen rollers which can transform your hair from flat to gloriously curly in just fifteen minutes. Date: 1965

Advert for Hindes Limited hair curler 1893
Hindes Limited hair curlers, used without heat. 1893

A Yorkshire Terrier with curlers in its hair, side view

Hairstyle instruction leaflet, combouts for shorter hair. (2 of 2) circa 1960s

Dog hair stylist, London -- a sad-looking spaniel with curlers on its head. Date: 1960s

Curling on a frozen pond / lake in France - 1920s
Curling on a frozen pond/lake in France - 1920s Date: 1929

Die frisch gebackene ordensritter, 1846. Oil on canvas. Pawel Andrejewitsch Fedotow (1815-1852) Russian painter. Soldier Pompous Vain Landlady Chaotic Untidy Hair Curlers Cat

Dog being washed

Old gipsy woman eating cabbage
An old gipsy woman standing in a field, eating cabbage. In her hair can be seen grips and curlers

Hindes hair curlers
Advertisement for Hindes patent Hair curlers from 1892 with and endorsement by Lily Langtry. Date: May 14th 1892

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"Curlers: A Timeless Trend in Hair and Sport" From Scottish Curling in 1885 to an Outdoor Curling Match on the ice at Bern, Switzerland, they have been a part of our lives for centuries. Not only used to create beautiful hairstyles like those advertised by Hinde's Hair Curlers in London and Birmingham, but also as a tool for manufacturing Ostrich Feathers - Women they were at the forefront of fashion in 1907. Even comic postcards from the early 20th century depicted women kneeling in bed, praying for a man with perfectly curled hair. It was clear that curlers had become synonymous with beauty and desire. Advertisements continued to promote different types over the years. From Hindes Limited hair curler adverts dating back to 1893 to Carmen rollers advertisements captivating audiences in 1965, these products promised effortless curls that would turn heads wherever you went. Curlers even made their way into popular culture through beloved TV shows like Coronation Street. Jean Alexander (Hilda Ogden) could often be seen sporting her signature curly hairstyle alongside the Streets cat or sharing moments with Thelma Barlow (Mavis Riley). The on-screen chemistry between Bernard Youens and Jean Alexander as Mr. And Mrs. , further solidified the iconic status of curlers. But it wasn't just about appearances; there was also a sport called "curling. " The Curling Rink lithograph showcased this icy game where players skillfully slid stones across frozen surfaces while wearing their trusty curling shoes. Yet amidst all these historical references, one thing remains constant – the bond between mothers and daughters discussing life's secrets while sitting together with their hair neatly rolled up in colorful curlers. Whether it be for style or sport, throughout history, they have proven themselves as timeless accessories that continue to shape our perception of beauty and bring people together.