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Green high back comb

Front view of a back comb showing the gold coloured decoration. Front view of a back comb showing the gold coloured decoration. Rear view of a back comb showing the cut decoration. Rear view of a back comb showing the cut decoration. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape.
Front view of a back comb showing the gold coloured decoration. Front view of a back comb showing the gold coloured decoration. Rear view of a back comb showing the cut decoration. Rear view of a back comb showing the cut decoration. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a back comb showing the curved shape.

Classification

Description

A high back comb in opaque jade green cellulose nitrate with applied gold line decoration bordering a miter sheped pierced scrolling panel. Art Deco in style, this comb is thought to be British made.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 007011

Date

1920 - 1935 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

cut
thermoformed
hand finished

Material

plastic
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
105mm
Height
185mm
Depth
15mm

Colour

green
gold