Pressed Plates Of Horn (5)

Associated S R Stewart & Co (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)

Date1880s

Object NameHorn

Mediumhorn (pressed)

ClassificationsScience And Technology

AcquisitionPresented in 1935 by S R Stewart & Co.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS002864

Keywords

About MeThese plates of horn have been pressed ready for the manufacture of horn combs and ornamental back combs. Two plates have been pressed thin enough to make back combs; another has been marked with pencil for cutting out dressing combs by "twinning" or a twin cutting machine.

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