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French Ivory Ornamental Hair Comb
French Ivory Ornamental Hair Comb
French Ivory Ornamental Hair Comb
French Ivory Ornamental Hair Comb

French Ivory Ornamental Hair Comb

Date1900-1939
Object NameComb
Mediumcelluloid
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 15cm
Width: 13cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 2006.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076170
About MeFrench (faux) ivory ornamental hair comb with four teeth and fan-shaped heading.

The traditional fan-shaped heading features spoke-like lines radiating from the base of the heading and terminating with a scalloped edge at the end. This form of decoration is Art Deco and known as the sunray.
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