Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Comb Works
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
ManufacturerManufactured by
S R Stewart & Co
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Date19th Century
Object NameHair Pin
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions11.7 × 5.4cm
Heading: 5.5cm
Heading: 5.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS092795
More About MeThe Aberdeen combworks in Hutcheon Street ran from 1720 until a fire in 1969. This faux tortoiseshell hair pin is plastic, made by pressing and dyeing horn.
1920s
1928 - 1932
1830 - 1840s
c. 1860
James Cromar Watt
