Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Accessory
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Comb Works
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
ManufacturerManufactured by
S R Stewart & Co
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Date19th Century
Object NameCoronet
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions2.3 × 26.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS093883
About MeOrnamental hair accessory or coronet made from narrow strip of horn with a hole at either end and with a decorative pierced design in the centre. Taken from a works board, where it was numbered 49. Assumed to be a coronet because very similar to those from board ACW000036, which are labelled coronets.
