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Hair Comb

1923-1924 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
France (made)

Hair comb made of tortoiseshell. It has a circular shape and is decorated with Egyptian-inspired motifs.


Object details

Categories
Accessories
Hats & Headwear
Clothing
Fashion
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Hair comb
Materials and techniques
Tortoiseshell
Brief description
Hair comb of tortoiseshell, made in France, 1923-1924
Physical description
Hair comb made of tortoiseshell. It has a circular shape and is decorated with Egyptian-inspired motifs.
Style
Art Deco
Credit line
Given by Miss Irene Segalle
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.119-1972

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Record createdApril 15, 2005
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O111187/hair-comb-unknown/
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