03-08-2008, 10:46 AM
What would prove it for me would be if there were remains of ear wax or similar (!) on the set.
As far as I can see, the evidence seems to be that these manicure sets have been found with later female burials , and therefore are associated with manicure. Could just as easily been a symbol of good house-keeping- keep the home fires burning and all that.
Similar sets were found on Saxon sites such as West Stow. Were the Saxons as keen on manicure and hair plucking? Or were the "manicure sets" simply an essential tool for every house that had an oil lamp for light?
As far as I can see, the evidence seems to be that these manicure sets have been found with later female burials , and therefore are associated with manicure. Could just as easily been a symbol of good house-keeping- keep the home fires burning and all that.
Similar sets were found on Saxon sites such as West Stow. Were the Saxons as keen on manicure and hair plucking? Or were the "manicure sets" simply an essential tool for every house that had an oil lamp for light?
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