Low backcomb with whiplash 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 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. 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 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.

Description

An early 20th century low back comb in blonde horn with a copper whiplash decoration embellished with clear paste stones in a floral arrangement.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "4/91" (back of left hand tine when viewed from back)

Object number

WCHL : 545

Date

1900 - 1910 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
metal wirework setting
glass paste stones
Dimensions
Width
113mm
Height
90mm
Depth
25mm

Colour