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Kroko stamped comb

Top view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. Underside view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. Underside view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. Top view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. 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 fan shaped header. Underside view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. Underside view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. Top view of a comb showing the fan shaped header. 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.

Classification

Description

A comb made from black overlaying translucent yellow cellulose nitrate with a fan shaped heading. 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.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Mumliswil

Inscriptions

"KROKO" (reverse of outer tine)

Object number

AIBDC : 007016

Date

1910 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Switzerland

Method

cut
thermoformed
hand finished

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
140mm
Height
120mm
Depth
40mm

Colour

black
yellow
translucent