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Cream Bonaz backcomb

Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the heading.
Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Top view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Underside view of a comb showing the heading and teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the heading.

Classification

Description

A cream coloured high backcomb, imitating ivory, with a pierced scrolling header of triangular form. Signed on the reverse 'Auguste Bonaz' the comb has very distinct horizontal striations. Bonaz was a designer/combmaker in Oyonnax in eastern France from the late 19th to early 20th century
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Bonaz, Auguste
Manufacturer
Auguste Bonaz

Inscriptions

inscribed: "Auguste Bonaz" (reverse of one tine)
hand written: "10/06" (reverse of one tine)

Object number

AIBDC : 008300

Date

1900 (circa)

Country

France

Method

cut
thermoformed
hand finished

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
celluloid - generic term
Dimensions
Width
195mm
Height
160mm

Colour

cream