Hair Care Collection

Nylon comb advert from DuPont, 1952 C019 / 1284
Nylon comb advert from DuPont. Advert for DuPont nylon combs and toothbrushes, from the August-September 1952 issue of the DuPont Magazine (volume 46, number 4, page 44)

Tall pink spray can

Advertisement for Hovenden's Easy Hair Curler
5311747 Advertisement for Hovenden's Easy Hair Curler; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hovenden's Easy Hair Curler. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

While the Wig is Being Powdered, c18th century. Creator: Pehr Nordquist
While the Wig is Being Powdered, c18th century

La femme. Je viens de découvrir une mèche... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La femme. Je viens de decouvrir une meche... 19th century. Conjugal Morals - (The woman.) I just discovered a wick in your vest

Hair comb with sixteen teeth, c.1800-c.1810. Creator: Carl Friedrich Bärthel
Hair comb with sixteen teeth, c.1800-c.1810

Hair comb with twenty teeth and three red stones, c.1800-c.1810. Creator: Carl Friedrich Bärthel
Hair comb with twenty teeth and three red stones, c.1800-c.1810

A Roman Woman Adorning Her Young Daughter, 1835. Creator: Albert Kuchler
A Roman Woman Adorning Her Young Daughter, 1835

Girl Plaiting her Hair (La Natte), 1894. Creator: Berthe Morisot
Girl Plaiting her Hair (La Natte), 1894

Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906

Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906

Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906

Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Anna Doing Her Hair, 1906

Dancer Dressing, 1889–90. Creator: Georges William Thornley
Dancer Dressing, 1889-90

Curling Iron or Hair Crimper, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1550-1292 BCE)

Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Irene Lawson
Comb, c. 1940

Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Cora Parker
Comb, c. 1940

Comb, c. 1936. Creator: Edith Magnette
Comb, c. 1936

Topknot pin, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Topknot pin, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Decorative fitting for an ornamental comb, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Tin of Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade, 2014. Creator: Murray s
African-American barber C.D. Murray invented Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade and began to sell it out of his Chicago barbershop. He founded Murrays Superior Products Co

Mrs. S. A. Allens Worlds Hair Restorer, Hair Dressing, 1865 (colour litho)
1079194 Mrs. S. A. Allens Worlds Hair Restorer, Hair Dressing, 1865 (colour litho) by Sarony, Major and Knapp (fl.1857-64); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Wm. Crossmans Hair Invigorator and Restorer, 1862 (litho)
1079139 Wm. Crossmans Hair Invigorator and Restorer, 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

For Beautiful Hair Use Ayers Hair Vigor (colour litho)
SNG126857 For Beautiful Hair Use Ayers Hair Vigor (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Unknown
The items in this collection belonged to Edna Stevens McIntyre (May 22, 1917-). She was born in Washington, DC but relocated to Duquesne, PA at the age of 7 or 8 after her mother died

Comb, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Margaret Concha
Comb, 1935/1942

Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Margaret Concha
Comb, c. 1940

Woman With Barbering Implements
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Woman with big hair
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Scissors
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Hair model
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Girl Having Her Hair Styled
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Girl in strap top with long blonde hair tied at back, side view

Girl brushing her long blonde hair, dressed in three knots at top

Girl wringing her long dark hair while holding blow dryer in the other hand

Woman washing her hair, with a towel wrapped around her body

Beauty portrait of a young man washing his hair

Advertisement for Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, 189
Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, as endorsed by celebrity actress Cora Urquahart Potter. Prevents hair loss and greying. Date: 1892

Advertisement for Rowlands Macassar Oil, 1892
An advertisement for Jays of London mourning warehouse, and for Rowlands Macassar Oil, as featured in the Illustrated London News 1892

Head of girl with long, straight brown hair wrapping front strands around barrel of curling iron

Head of girl with long brown hair dressed in ringlets

Girl brushing her long wavy hair

Purple hair straightening iron

Lime green tube standing on its lid

Girl holding up section of her long blonde hair, some of it clipped back at side

Head of girl blow drying her long red hair, clipped back on one side

Tall light blue bottle with dispenser top

Girl with long ginger hair flipped over her face having a shower

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"Hair Care Through the Ages: A Journey of Beauty and Innovation" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world with these historical artifacts. From a Nylon comb advert by DuPont in 1952, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in comb technology, to a tall pink spray can that revolutionized hairstyling routines, we witness how innovation has always been at the forefront of hair care. Traveling even further back, we encounter an ancient Egyptian curling iron or hair crimper from Dynasty 18 (1550-1292 BCE). This artifact reminds us that people have been striving for beautifully styled locks since ancient times. Moving forward to the mid-20th century, we find combs created by talented individuals such as Irene Lawson, Cora Parker, and Edith Magnette. These combs not only served practical purposes but also showcased artistic craftsmanship. Delving deeper into history reveals a topknot pin from Korea's Goryeo period (12th-13th century), highlighting cultural influences on hairstyles throughout different eras. But it doesn't stop there – decorative fittings for ornamental combs dating back to the Late Neolithic period (ca. 3300-2250 BCE) demonstrate how personal grooming has long held significance across various civilizations. Fast-forwarding to more recent times brings us face-to-face with modern hair care products like Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade tin from 2014. This item represents our ongoing quest for effective styling aids that keep up with changing trends. Let's not forget about Mrs. S. A. Allen's World Hair Restorer and Wm. Crossman's Hair Invigorator and Restorer from the late 19th century – reminders of early attempts at addressing common hair concerns through specialized treatments. Lastly, an Ayers Hair Vigor lithograph beckons us towards timeless beauty secrets passed down through generations – emphasizing natural remedies as part of a holistic approach to hair care.