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Comb with five looped heading

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 clarified horn comb, stained to imitate tortoiseshell, with a heading comprising five interlocking loops or arches, circa 1850 - 1870.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

handwritten: "1/97" (back of outer tine)

Object number

WCHL : 595

Date

1850 - 1870 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

cut
shaved
pressed
filed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
112mm
Height
136mm
Depth
28mm

Colour

brown