Large nit comb

Top view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Top view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides.
Top view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Top view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on both sides.

Classification

Description

A large H-shaped nit comb from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "12/02" (reverse)

Object number

WCHL : 573

Date

1870 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
82mm
Height
75mm
Depth
3mm

Colour

cream