Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin with Hinged Decoration
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Comb Works
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
ManufacturerManufactured by
S R Stewart & Co
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Datemid 19th-early 20th Century
Object NameHair Pin
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions1 × 8.8cm
Heading: 3 × 3cm
Heading: 3 × 3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS093994
About MeOrnamental hair pin with hinged decoration in the shape of a flower with a large amber ball in the centre. The decoration is only secured to the hinge by a single central pin through into the ball, so both the flower and ball rotate. Taken from a works board, where it was numbered 78.
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
S R Stewart & Co
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
