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Wide backcomb with black stones

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

Classification

Description

A wide imitation tortoiseshell back comb set with nineteen large, faceted stones set over a pierced scroll work edge. Made from cellulose nitrate circa 1890s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

hand written: "8/87" (reverse of one tine)

Object number

AIBDC : 008304

Date

1890 - 1900 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
thermoformed
hand finished

Material

plastic
CN comb and stones
cellulose nitrate
celluloid - generic term
Dimensions
Width
170mm
Height
120mm

Colour

brown
black