Imitation ivory decorative back comb

Top view of a comb showing the pastestones. Top view of a comb showing the pastestones. Underside view of a comb showing the wide gap between the teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the wide gap between the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape.
Top view of a comb showing the pastestones. Top view of a comb showing the pastestones. Underside view of a comb showing the wide gap between the teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the wide gap between the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape. Side view of a comb showing the curved shape.

Description

An early 20th century decorative back comb in imitation ivory cellulose nitrate, studded with clear pastestones and line finishes. The comb is stamped on the reverse 'Kroko' indicating that it is a product of the Swiss comb manufacturers in Mumliswil, western Switzerland, c. 1910s-20s. It is of the same design as AIBDC : 007013.1
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Object number

AIBDC : 007013.2

Date

1910 - 1929

Country

Dimensions
Width
110mm
Height
150mm
Depth
40mm

Colour

imitation ivory