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Grooming set

late seventeenth century

RCIN 43854

This set contains a mirror with easel support, comb, knife, threader and spatula. In the sixteenth and seventeenth century personal grooming was an important element of appearance for men and women, both of whom used toilet sets of this type. This compact example may have been used while travelling.

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