High backcomb with ribbon loops

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. Top view of a comb showing the heading and 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. Side view of a comb showing the 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. Top view of a comb showing the heading and 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. Side view of a comb showing the teeth.

Classification

Description

A late 19th century high backcomb with a heading comprising five ribbon-like loops set into a horizontal band. The horn is stained to imitate tortoiseshell.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "4/95" (back of heading)

Object number

WCHL : 586

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
100mm
Height
142mm
Depth
25mm

Colour

brown