Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Back Comb
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Comb Works
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
ManufacturerManufactured by
S R Stewart & Co
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Date19th Century
Object NameOrnamental Comb
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions7.3 × 7.5cm
Heading: 1.7cm
Heading: 1.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS093855
About MeOrnamental hair comb with plain curved heading and and curved profile. The comb has ten teeth and is stained red and yellow. Taken from a works board, where it appeared in a set of three after the number 1536 and was annotated "3 1/2" 1st".