Wooden Comb

A carved wooden comb. It has seven teeth, extending from an elaborate handle, decorated with carved flowers, a hollowed x shape and a spoked wheel.

Further Information

  • Type: Toilet/cosmetic equipment
  • Object: Wooden Comb
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 300mm [L] x 850mm [W] x 20mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1915
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Alfred Claud Hollis
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1915.-.8

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