Summary

Alternative Name(s): Hot Rollers, Heated Rollers, Electric Curlers, Hairsetter

Set of 20 electric hair rollers in plastic box, made in Thailand by Clairol Appliances. At the time, Clairol was a brand owned by American pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb. Clairol is better known for its hair dye and care products.

Used as a prop in the 'House Secrets' exhibition at Scienceworks, 6 March 2006 to 14 July 2013. Most of the props for the exhibition were sourced from opportunity shops in 2002 and 2003 by curator Andi Horvarth and other Museum Victoria staff. 'House Secrets' aimed to 'Explore the science behind all the familiar things in our homes', presenting 'all sorts of wonderful things we might find around the home, from the food we eat, to the appliances we use, to the animals we share our living space with.' The exhibition was 'highly interactive'.

Physical Description

Pale purple plastic box with translucent cover containing 20 plastic hair rollers coloured purple, blue and green in three rows on metal shafts that provide heat. Green rollers have red dot at centre which would change colour when hot. White electric cord at side of box has a three-pin plug.

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