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1949.9.379.1

Comb made of horn, with circle bent over parallel to teeth.. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 04/10/2010]

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1949.9.379.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Comb made of horn, with circle bent over parallel to teeth.. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 04/10/2010]
Long description
Comb made of horn, with circle bent over parallel to teeth. The comb has seven teeth and the horn is lightly streaked. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 04/10/2010]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Miss M.E. Bullock
PRM source Margaret F. Irvine
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-1900
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 1948
Materials and processes
Material Tortoiseshell Reptile, Material Animal Horn, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length 64 mm teeth & back, Diameter 83 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.9.379.1 Other PRM accession number: 1949.9.379a
Research and responses

This object was included in a survey to identify Cellulose Nitrate in the Tortoiseshell combs found in the collection. This object was examined under x40 magnification. Longitudinal striations and striped colouration confirms the material as Horn. [AH 16/2008]

Search terms: Toilet, Ornament, Comb, Toilet Article, Hair Ornament

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