Clipper, Hair

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Clipper, Hair

Entry/Object ID

TIN-0023

Description

Plastic and metal electric hair clipper. A plastic (probably Bakelite) body has at one end a metal plate with stationary teeth across which another set of teeth move so as to cut hair. At the other end is an electrical cord and plug. On one surface of the body is the word "Apache" and an outline of an Indian's head with a feather. Near a toggle switch are the words "Off" and "On". Near the electrical cord end is the following in very small molded print "UL Model sc/mc, Pat'd Notice inside, 120 V AC, .32 A, Wahl Clipper Corp." On the other side of the body is stamped "B 64". On the metal plate are is stamped "Wahl O O O Solid".

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Wahl Corp.

Date made

1920 - 1940

Notes

Date: After 1920

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

2 in

Length

7 in