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Backcomb with initials

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

Classification

Description

A backcomb in blonde horn with a heading of pierced scrolls and leaves incorporating the initials A and M, circa late 19th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "4/99" (reverse)

Object number

WCHL : 476

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
93mm
Height
140mm
Depth
25mm

Colour

brown