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Ref: 6176 |
Gallia
Institute (London and Paris), a pair of silver prize medals awarded to Miss O
Wakelin 1936, rare Obverse:
portrait of a refined woman, G and I on semi-circular extensions to the oval
core medal Reverse:
engraved within laurel wreath, GALLIA INSTITUTE LONDON PARIS on
semi-circular extensions to the oval core medal Both
medals were awarded to O Wakelin in July 1936, one for ‘Permanent Waving’ the
other for ‘Beauty Culture’ Condition:
Good very fine; Diameter: 45x34mm each References:
- Notes:
The Gallia Institute had its office at 26a Albermarle Street, London. It
trained women to be hairdressers and beauticians, claiming to provide ‘first
class practical training’ with practice on ‘live models’. Price
£50 |
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