High backcomb with split layer 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 teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. 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 teeth. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the heading. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.

Description

A high backcomb, circa 1850 to 1870, with a split layer heading resembling layers of feathers.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

handwritten: "12/91" (back of outer tine)

Object number

WCHL : 581

Date

1850 - 1870 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Width
122mm
Height
152mm
Depth
30mm

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