Grooming Cases
Grooming cases are fitted cases designed to contain the instruments used for personal grooming. These cases allowed tools and accessories required for daily grooming to be organised within a single portable case.
During the nineteenth century grooming instruments were commonly stored in fitted cases alongside scent bottles, brushes and other personal accessories.
Grooming Instruments
A grooming case could contain a variety of instruments used for personal care. Typical contents included brushes, mirrors, combs, shaving tools and other accessories required for grooming.
These instruments were arranged within fitted interiors so that each object could be stored securely within the case.
Fitted Interiors
The interiors of grooming cases were divided into compartments designed to hold individual instruments. Compartments were often lined with leather, velvet or silk to protect the objects contained within the case.
This fitted arrangement allowed grooming tools to be organised and transported without movement or damage.
Grooming Cases and Dressing Cases
Grooming instruments were often included within larger dressing cases designed for travel. These cases contained complete sets of tools and accessories used for personal grooming.
Smaller grooming cases could also be produced independently to contain a reduced selection of instruments.
Personal Grooming and Travel
Portable grooming cases allowed individuals to maintain personal grooming routines while travelling. During the nineteenth century such cases formed part of the personal equipment carried by travellers.
The Leuchars Tradition
The Leuchars firm became associated with fitted cases designed to contain grooming instruments and personal accessories. These cases formed part of the wider tradition of case making associated with dressing cases and travelling equipment.
Leuchars London ® continues the traditions connected with the historic craft of case making.
