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Triangular Art Deco comb

Top view of a comb showing the two colours. Top view of a comb showing the two colours. Underside view of a comb showing the base colour. Underside view of a comb showing the base colour. 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 two colours. Top view of a comb showing the two colours. Underside view of a comb showing the base colour. Underside view of a comb showing the base colour. 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 black and fawn layered cellulose acetate comb of triangular Art Deco form c. 1920s. The base layer is of a fawn colour with the top black layer following the same design allowing the base layer to show around the edges.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 007023

Date

1920 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
thermoformed
hand finished

Material

plastic
CA
cellulose acetate
Dimensions
Width
120mm
Height
110mm
Depth
15mm

Colour

black
cream