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Set of Combs

ca.1890 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Comb
  • Comb
  • Comb
  • Box
  • Box Lid
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
Collection
Accession number
T.108-1970

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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