Greenhorn twin cut dressing comb

Description

A twin-cut, greenhorn dressing comb with a simple decorated back, English, late 19th century. Greenhorn is a transparent horn achieved by boiling to remove the natural colour. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Object number

WCHL : 54

Date

1870 - 1899

Country

Dimensions
Width
40mm
Depth
5mm
Length
120mm

Colour

transparent