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Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin

Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Manufacturer (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1825 - 1997)
Datemid 19th-early 20th Century
Object NameHair Pin
Mediumplastic (pressed and dyed horn)
ClassificationsScience And Technology
Dimensions2.9 × 10.1cm
Heading: 2.8 × 2.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Hugh Smith.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS094014
About MeOrnamental hair pin with slightly flared head which has a pierced design diagonally across the upper right corner. The ends of the pins/teeth flare out slightly. Taken from a works board, where it was numbered 106.
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Aberdeen Comb Works
19th Century
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Pin
Aberdeen Comb Works
mid 19th-early 20th Century