comb, hair

human history

Description
Hair comb. Made from plastic faux tortoiseshell. Large inverted heart-shaped headpiece with lattice work of vines. Four teeth that taper towards the ends.
Accession Number
1967.197
Accession Date
06 Nov 1967
Other Id
col.1924.2 (colonial)
Department
History
Social History

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comb, hair, 1967.197, col.1924.2, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1967.197, col.1924.2
Date
Pre 1967
Media
plastic/organic material
Measurement Description
H; 140 x 80 mm
Measurement Reading
140mm
80mm
1mm
Subject Category
accessories/costume
headwear/costume
Classification
Comb, Hair
Hair Care Artifacts
Toilet Articles
03 Personal Artifacts
Last Update
15 May 2023

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