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Comb with silvered beads

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

Classification

Description

A hinged backcomb surmounted by a brass heading decorated with brass wirework and silvered beads in two sizes, circa mid 19th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "12/91" (top of comb)

Object number

WCHL : 510

Date

1830 - 1870 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
comb
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural) comb
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
125mm
Height
100mm
Depth
10mm

Colour

brown
silver