H-shaped waisted nit comb

Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side.
Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Top view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Underside view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side. Side view of a comb showing the teeth on either side.

Classification

Description

An H-shaped nit comb with a waisted outline, circa late 19th - early 20th century.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "12/02" (reverse)

Object number

WCHL : 574

Date

1870 - 1929 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
87mm
Height
63mm
Depth
4mm

Colour

brown
cream
grey