discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml hair drier human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēRalta Hairdrier (brand name)gift from fiance (descriptive name)Kupu whakaahuaRalta hair drier in original case, circa 1958Ralta hair drier, given to donor, (then Julia Peoples) by her fiance circa 1958 as a Christmas gift.pink plastic electric hair drier with hose fitting and electric cord;in circular cream vinyl case with zipper; plastic headcover with pink and green floral pattern; separate brush attachmentWāhiNew ZealandWāhi HāngaiChristchurch/Canterbury/New ZealandAccession Number2007.72.1Rā Tāpiringa05 Sep 2007WāhangaHistorySocial History Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Ralta Hairdrier set [2007.72.1] - front view Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2007.72.1Takenga ā-AhureaunknownKaiwaihanga Matua Ralta Ltd (Manufacturer)WāhiNew ZealandRāCirca 1958Tuhipoka HāngaiRalta hair drier, given to donor (then Julia Peoples) as a Christmas gift from her fiance circa 1958. At the time Julia was living in Christchurch and was the eldest of ten children (6 girls and 4 boys). She was still at University and could never have afforded it herself, but her husband-to-be was a Civil Engineer with the Ministry of Works and was earning enough. Julia was the only one among her circle of friends who had a hair drier and when she first got it all her friends would come around to use it. Julia and her fiance married in 1960 - it was an Easter Bride wedding at Christchurch Cathedral - she wore an Isa Steele wedding gown, and later cut off the train and wore the dress for her graduation ball. About 18 others also wore their wedding dresses. The train was used toi make a pram set for her first baby. The Ralta hair drier was used until circa 1970 when it was replaced with a blow drier.Mahi HāngaiChristmasTangata Hāngāi Julia Brown (Manufacturer)Wāhi HāngaiChristchurch/Canterbury/New ZealandRā Hāngai1950s-1960sWāElizabeth II (1952 - 2022)/House of Windsor/English reignPāohoplastic/organic materialpolyvinyl chloride/vinyl/thermoplastic/plastic/organic materialWhakaahuatanga Inehxwxd: 330mm x 325mm x 98mm (in case)Huinga KaupapaChristmasweddings/celebrationsTaumata whakarōpūDryer, Portable HairDryer, HairHair Care ArtifactsToilet Articles03 Personal ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua15 May 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60