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Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb

Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Manufacturer (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Dateafter 1890
Object NameOrnamental Comb
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions6.8 × 9.8cm
Heading: 2.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS093777
About MeOrnamental back comb with curved heading featuring a dip in the centre. The back of the heading is stamped "REAL HORN". Taken from a works board, where it was numbered 916.
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Aberdeen Comb Works
after 1890