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Ivory effect back comb

Top view of an imitation ivory comb showing the four teeth and the intricate design. Rear view of an imitation ivory comb showing the smoothness of the back of the comb. Rear view of an imitation ivory comb showing the smoothness of the back of the comb. Top view of an imitation ivory comb showing the four teeth and the intricate design. Side view of an imitation ivory comb showing the curve of the head of the comb. Side view of an imitation ivory comb showing the arc of the teeth.
Top view of an imitation ivory comb showing the four teeth and the intricate design. Rear view of an imitation ivory comb showing the smoothness of the back of the comb. Rear view of an imitation ivory comb showing the smoothness of the back of the comb. Top view of an imitation ivory comb showing the four teeth and the intricate design. Side view of an imitation ivory comb showing the curve of the head of the comb. Side view of an imitation ivory comb showing the arc of the teeth.

Classification

Description

A cream coloured, imitation ivory, cellulose nitrate (celluloid) high back comb. The comb has four claw teeth and a highly decorative pierced-style heading, it was most probably made in France in the 1910s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 005683

Date

1910

Country

France

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
85mm
Height
165mm

Colour

cream