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Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin with Hinged Decoration
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin with Hinged Decoration
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin with Hinged Decoration

Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin with Hinged Decoration

Manufacturer (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Datemid 19th-early 20th Century
Object NameHair Pin
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions1 × 8.5cm
Heading: 2.9 × 3.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS093997
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Aberdeen Comb Works, founded by the Stewart family, was based at 28-40 Hutcheon Street and was said to be the largest comb works in the world in the mid-nineteenth century, employing over 900 people.
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