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Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb
Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb

Faux Tortoiseshell Ornamental Hair Comb

Date1900-1925
Object NameComb
Mediumcelluloid, glass, metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 12.5cm
Width: 14cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 2006.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076168
About MeFaux tortoiseshell ornamental hair comb with four teeth and fan-shaped heading featuring rhinestone decoration.

The traditional fan-shaped heading features a pierced interlacing scroll and geometric open-work design. This has in places been decorated with rhinestones, many of which have come off, and cut metal which has oxidised leaving a green residue.
More About Me
Very ornate, very Art Nouveau, very much "of the period". You can almost imagine a "flapper" making use of it.