收藏: Wellenmaschine Kohinor Clippers

Electric hand hair clippers replaced mechanical hair clippers in the first decades of the 20th century. The interchangeable cutting head made the barber’s job easier. At the same time, it likely allowed for one more haircut per hour. The Bakelite housing is considered to be an absolute electrical insulator. This provided the stylist with a sense of security against electrical shocks. The cutting plates and the covering top plate made of plastic (Bakelite) were unusual.