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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1965T5991 |
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| Collection: | Social History - Pinto Collection |
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| Date: | 1750 - 1850 |
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Maker Information | Notes | This wooden back scratcher is made of Lignum Vitae. This design was very popular around 1770.Keeping clean was particularly difficult in the 18th century as almost everyone was infected with body and head lice. Back and head scratchers were pieces of everyday equipment and many are beautifully carved in fine materials, such as ivory, ebony or lignum vitae | | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 18th century or 19th century |
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| Medium: | Mahogany or rosewood, carved, and possibly turned. |
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| Material(s): | Wood |
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| Place of Origin: | England |
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Dimensions | | Height: | 40.3 cm |
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| Width: | 2.5 cm |
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| Depth: | 1 cm |
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