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mechanolatry commented on the word victorian hair receiver
The victorian hair receiver was commonly found on a woman’s vanity. After brushing her hair, she would remove the hair from the brush and place it through the opening of the receiver for storage. Once enough hair had accumulated, it could be used to construct rats, or could be woven or plaited and put into lockets, left visible through cut-glass windows of a brooch or even made into watch chains, bracelets or jewelry. Hair receivers were usually made from ceramic, bronze or crystal.
March 24, 2009
yarb commented on the word victorian hair receiver
To construct rats?
March 24, 2009
dontcry commented on the word victorian hair receiver
It's got to be a better job than deconstructing them, eh?
March 24, 2009
bilby commented on the word victorian hair receiver
Let me construct you the finest rat in the world, darling.
March 24, 2009
dontcry commented on the word victorian hair receiver
You smoothie!
March 24, 2009
chained_bear commented on the word victorian hair receiver
I'm guessing they were actually called "hair receivers," and not "Victorian hair receivers," at the time. Just a guess.
March 24, 2009