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Jet effect back comb

Top view of an imitation jet comb showing the four teeth and shape of the head. Rear view of an imitation jet comb showing the smoothness of the underside. Rear view of an imitation jet comb showing the smoothness of the underside. Top view of an imitation jet comb showing the four teeth and shape of the head. Side view of an imitation jet comb showing the curve of the body of the comb. Side view of an imitation jet comb showing the curve of the body of the comb.
Top view of an imitation jet comb showing the four teeth and shape of the head. Rear view of an imitation jet comb showing the smoothness of the underside. Rear view of an imitation jet comb showing the smoothness of the underside. Top view of an imitation jet comb showing the four teeth and shape of the head. Side view of an imitation jet comb showing the curve of the body of the comb. Side view of an imitation jet comb showing the curve of the body of the comb.

Classification

Description

This dense black back comb is in imitation of jet and is made from cellulose nitrate (celluloid). It was made circa the 1910s-20s probably in the USA and has 4 claw teeth and a header comprising 4 curved arched sections mirrored from the centre.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 005686

Date

1910 - 1929 (circa)

Country

USA

Material

plastic
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
75mm
Height
130mm

Colour

black