Set of Combs
ca.1890 (made)
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Set of three tortoiseshell hair combs. The largest comb has three prongs and an open work decorative mount based on an asymmetrical arrangement of foliage around a lyre, across the strings of which curves an 'S' shaped spray of foliage.
A/B, the smaller combs, match and have an asymmetrical design of foliage, similar to that on the large comb.
The box and lid, C/D, are rectangular and made from white card. On the bottom in a late 19th century hand is written 'Fine Tortoiseshell Hairpins. M.I.J.' The box has a cotton wool layer to protect the combs.
A/B, the smaller combs, match and have an asymmetrical design of foliage, similar to that on the large comb.
The box and lid, C/D, are rectangular and made from white card. On the bottom in a late 19th century hand is written 'Fine Tortoiseshell Hairpins. M.I.J.' The box has a cotton wool layer to protect the combs.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Comb of tortoiseshell, box of cardboard |
| Brief description | Set of three tortoiseshell hair combs and box, England, ca. 1890 |
| Physical description | Set of three tortoiseshell hair combs. The largest comb has three prongs and an open work decorative mount based on an asymmetrical arrangement of foliage around a lyre, across the strings of which curves an 'S' shaped spray of foliage. A/B, the smaller combs, match and have an asymmetrical design of foliage, similar to that on the large comb. The box and lid, C/D, are rectangular and made from white card. On the bottom in a late 19th century hand is written 'Fine Tortoiseshell Hairpins. M.I.J.' The box has a cotton wool layer to protect the combs. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Fine Tortoiseshell Hairpins. M.I.J.' (Hand written on bottom of lid.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs E. Holland |
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| Accession number | T.108-1970 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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