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Two-toned haircomb

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 haircomb with a simple curved, undecorated heading. The natural colouring of the horn provides the interest, with a mid-brown heading darkening towards the base of the four tines.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "2/00" (back)

Object number

WCHL : 591

Date

1870 - 1899 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
78mm
Height
105mm
Depth
10mm

Colour

brown