Comb Collection (page 17)

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9833
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) are covering the individual cells, which are full of honey

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9834
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) cover some of the individual cells, which contain honey

Ladies Combs, Banda Oriental
Illustration (p.186) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Sarkidiornis melanotus, comb duck
Plate 95, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Gallus gallus, red junglefowl
Large Series plate 39, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Plate 240 from Reichenbachs Synopsis Avium

Junglefowl
A watercolour from Giovanni da Udines Raccolta di Uccelli (c. 1850)

Murex pecten, Venus comb
A pair of Venus combs (Murex pecten). This heavily ornamented gastropod has a row of spines making it look like a comb. They can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Irediparra gallinacea, comb-crested jacana
Plate 75, hand coloured lihtograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 6 (1840-1848)

Gallus sonneratii, grey junglefowl

Wild honey comb
Plate 42 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Coris picta, comb wrasse
Watercolour 374 by Thomas Watling, from the Watling Collection

Gallus sonneratii, grey junglefowl, G. gallus bankiva, red j
Plate 69, lithograph by K.I. Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der V� -Gattungen, (1831-1833)

CALDERON, Mar�(17th century). Spanish actress
CALDERON, Maric (17th century). Spanish actress. Painting

Phoenician comb. 4th c. BC. From: Junon necropolis. Phoenician art. Sculpture on ivory. TUNISIA. Tunis. Bardo Museum. Proc: TUNISIA. Carthage

Bone comb. Neolithic art. Decorative Arts. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA. Vilanova de Sau. Cave of Les Grioteres

Mermaid in the park

The Story of Snow-White

Chicken - Cockerel crowing
LA-8550 Chicken - Cockerel crowing Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Comb-crested Jacana / Lotusbird JPF 12411 On floating nest, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-12411 Comb-crested JACANA / Lotus bird / Lily Hopper - at floating nest Kakadu National Park, NT, Australia Irediparra gallinacea Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Africa, Zambia, Victoria Falls National Park. Local handicrafts sold at the Falls, masks

Commemorative comb with the image of President Andrew Jackson flanked by smaller images of George Washington
ANDREW JACKSON: COMB. Commemorative comb with the image of President Andrew Jackson flanked by smaller images of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, 1831

RUSSIAN COMB, 17TH CENTURY. Walrus bone comb, made in Russia, late 17th century

EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT, 1895. Advertisements for horse brushes, harness pads, and other equestrian equipment from a Montgomery Ward catalogue of 1895

HAIRPIN, 1895. Shell pin with sterling silver raised ornament. American advertisement from a Montogomery Ward & Company catalogue of 1895

HAIRPIN, 1895. Shell pin with silver-plated raised ornament. American advertisement from a Montgomery Ward catalogue of 1895

MAYHEW: LONDON, 1861. The Street Comb Seller. Wood engraving from Henry Mayhews London Labour and the London Poor, 1861

HAIR COMBS, 1895. Advertisement from the Montgomery Ward & Company catalogue of 1895. Line engraving

TOWN CRIER, 18th CENTURY. Knives, combs or ink-horns! An 18th century London, England, town crier offering knives, combs, and ink horns for sale. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

Comb. Print shows a bust portrait of a woman holding a transparent comb in front of her face. Date 178-, printed later

Sea Scout grooming a dog
A young Sea Scout grooming a dog during Bob-a-Job Week. 1949

Combing Cotton 18th C
Various ways to comb cotton in France in the 18th century Date: Circa 1760

Advertisement for Auguste Bonaz hair combs
Advertisement for Auguste Bonaz decorative hair combs, worn here on short bobbed hair. 1924

Mother searching for nits in boys hair
" Another Air Raid - Many Casulaties...!" A Mother searching for headlice in a boys hair with a large comb. The lad seems to be finding the whole experience singularly unpleasant

Indian Barber
An Indian Barber Date: circa 1910s

Five studies of a cockerel

Six studies of poultry -- a cockerel and a chick

Black Magic Marks
A paranormal investigator discovers Black Magic chalk marks on a grave cross, following a Black Magic raid on a country church at Alfriston, Sussex, England. Date: 1960s

Bronze Age Artifacts
Bronze Age artifacts from Norway - a comb, and various ornaments Date: circa 2000 BC

Beekeeper inspecting Worker honey bees tending larva cells from the brood box part of the hive

Honey bee hive wax frames, furthest has a new wax foundation, next is a wax frame that is being reused after honey has been removed, nearest is a natural bees wax comb

Removing sacrificial natural cells made by the workers which hang from the brood frame

A queen cell on the side of brood frame with worker bees

Male Knob billed Duck, sometimes called a Comb Duck. -Botswana
Male Knob billed Duck, sometimes called a Comb Duck.-Botswana

Removing some larva from the brood comb to see if any disease or parasites are present in the hive

Pointing out a new honey bee queen cell on the brood frame

Male & Female Knob billed Duck, sometimes called a Comb Duck. -Botswana
Male & Female Knob billed Duck, sometimes called a Comb Duck.-Botswana

White faced Duck with knob billed duck- Okavango delta

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"From Art Nouveau to Cultural Traditions: The Timeless Symbolism of the Comb" Step into the world of beauty and cultural significance as we explore the captivating history behind the humble comb. In La Maison Moderne c. 1902, a stunning poster by Manuel Orazi, we witness the intricate design and elegance that this everyday object can possess. Moving back in time, Edgar Degas' masterpiece "Woman Combing Her Hair" from 1886 captures a moment of intimacy and femininity as a woman tends to her locks with care. Meanwhile, in Djibouti, a man prepares his hair for his wedding day, highlighting how combs have played an essential role in rituals across different cultures. Venturing further into diverse traditions, we encounter domestic chickens of Nagasaki breed and their meticulous grooming habits. These feathered creatures remind us that even animals appreciate the importance of maintaining their appearance. The journey continues through tropical rainforests in North Queensland where the magnificent Double-wattled Cassowary resides. This majestic bird's striking appearance is enhanced by its vibrant plumage which it meticulously arranges using its beak – nature's own version of a comb. Traveling to Sekondi on Africa's Gold Coast, we witness Fante ladies having their hair dressed with precision. This ritual not only serves aesthetic purposes but also holds deep cultural significance within their community. As our exploration takes flight towards roosters like Gulliver in Lilliput or Maran Cockerel turning its head gracefully, we realize that they are not limited to human use alone; they extend to our animal counterparts too. Returning to artistry once more, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Madame Poupoule at her Toilette" transports us back to Parisian glamour while Edgar Degas' "Woman at her Toilette" depicts another private moment where personal grooming becomes an act of self-care.