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1999.33.47

Comb made from moulded purple/maroon plastic. The comb is almost totally flat and has several fine teeth on both sides. In the centre the word 'LOVE' has been moulded out of the plastic. The plastic has small metallic glitter-like flecks in it. [E.S-R 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 10/12/2004]


1999.33.47

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Collection type
Object
Description
Comb made from moulded purple/maroon plastic. The comb is almost totally flat and has several fine teeth on both sides. In the centre the word 'LOVE' has been moulded out of the plastic. The plastic has small metallic glitter-like flecks in it. [E.S-R 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 10/12/2004]
Geographical reference
North West Frontier Province Peshawar Qissa Khwani Bazaar Road
Person
Field collector Marina de Alarcón
Field collector Mark Axworthy
PRM source Marina de Alarcón
Date / Period
Date made: Before 22/09/1999
Date collected
22 September 1999
Acquisition information
Purchased: 18/10/1999
Materials and processes
Material Plastic Synthetic, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length: max 118 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1999.33.47

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