Name/Title
Hair ReceiverEntry/Object ID
2005.21.163abDescription
Two-piece hair receiver consisting of a small pot or jar and lid. The lid has a round hole in the center. The jar is printed with three images of buildings. The images are labeled, "New Hartford High School", "Gates Building" and "the Wilder Club and Library". The lid is labeled, "Souvenir of WHITE RIVER JUNC, VT."Use
Hair receivers were used to store hair removed from brushes and combs. The hair could be recycled by using it to stuff small bags called "rats" that were used to give body to large hairstyles.Acquisition
Accession
2005.21Source or Donor
Caswell, Joanna C.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Eugene R. ClevelandLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Receiver, HairNomenclature Sub-Class
Hair Care ObjectsNomenclature Class
Toilet ArticlesNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2-7/8 inDiameter
3-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Cleveland, Eugene R. (1911-2005)Related Places
Place
Village
White River JunctionTown
HartfordCounty
Windsor CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America