Tortoiseshell effect back comb

Top view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the five teeth and the plain head. Rear view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the smooth underside. Rear view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the smooth underside. Top view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the five teeth and the plain head. Side view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the curve of the head. Side view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the points of the teeth.
Top view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the five teeth and the plain head. Rear view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the smooth underside. Rear view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the smooth underside. Top view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the five teeth and the plain head. Side view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the curve of the head. Side view of an imitation tortoiseshell comb showing the points of the teeth.

Description

A high back comb made of cellulose nitrate (celluloid) with a brown and yellow streaked patterning to mimic tortoiseshell. The comb has five claw teeth and a simple, solid heading, without embellishment or piercing. It was probably made in Europe c. 1900-1910
Designers & Manufacturers
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Manufacturer

Object number

AIBDC : 005685

Date

1900 - 1910 (circa)

Method

Dimensions
Width
90mm
Height
150mm

Colour