Comb Collection (page 19)

Hedgehog flea, SEM
Hedgehog flea (Archaeopsylla erinacei), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Squirrel flea, SEM
Squirrel flea (Orchopeas howardi howardi), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The two structures protruding from the centre of the fleas head are sensory palps

Dog flea, SEM
Dog flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis). Adult dog fleas are 2-4mm long and have long combs, known as ctenidia, on both the thorax and the head

Hornet nest attatched to the trunk of a tree. Hornets are social wasps. A queen hornet starts a colony by pasting pieces of chewed bark together to form a cell

Comb, coloured negative image

Used comb

Queen bee with worker bees on a comb in a hive. The queen bee has been marked with a spot of paint (blue) to enable her to be identified. The colour enables the beekeeper to keep track of her age

Prehistoric reindeer bone tools. Assorted tools used by prehistoric man, made out of reindeer bone and antlers. Image taken from Bilder Atlas

Nit comb
Combing a young girls hair with a nit comb

Male flea, light micrograph
Male flea. Polarised light micrograph of the whole body of a male Pulex sp. flea. The head of the flea is at upper right, with a simple eye (ocellus), two antennae, and piercing, sucking mouthparts

Female flea, light micrograph
Female flea. Polarised light micrograph of the whole body of a female Pulex flea. The head of the flea is at upper right, with a simple eye (ocellus), two antennae, and piercing, sucking mouthparts

FILM: THE WHITE MOTH, 1924. Silent film still. Starring Barbara La Marr

DEGAS: COMBING HAIR, 1887-90. Woman Combing Her Hair. Pastel on beige paper by Edgar Degas, 1887-90
DEGAS:COMBING HAIR, 1887-90. Woman Combing Her Hair. Pastel on beige paper by Edgar Degas, 1887-90

Domestic Chicken, Gaulois Dore, cockerel, close-up of head

Domestic Chicken, White Leghorn, cockerel, close-up of head

Chicken - Cockerel - white hybrid in studio
LA-5491 Chicken - Cockerel - white hybrid in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leg-horn Chicken
JD-214 Leg-Horn Chicken John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: web@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Two Paper Wasps - tend cells on their comb'-like nest. The wasps build a single vertical comb from wood pulp mixed
EL-1943 Two Paper Wasps - tend cells on their comb'-like nest. The wasps build a single vertical comb from wood pulp mixed with saliva, and hang it from a stalk

Origin Species, CH Bennett, man on holiday - cock
Cock-a-doodle-do. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of man on holiday from a cock. His nose is a beak, his beard once a cox comb

Mermaid of Zennor pew, Zennor Church, Cornwall
Canon Cotter stands in the pulpit in Zennor Church, near St Ives, Cornwall, near the Mermaid of Zennor pew, on the end of which is carved a mermaid with long flowing hair

School of Carpet Making
A pupil at the School of Carpet-making run by Madame Delfau

A Constantinople Harem Girl
A Constantinople dancing girl in a rather revealing blouse

Two thatchers at work
Two thatchers repair the thatch on the roofs of two traditional country cottages. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Looking for Nits and lice
A Russian woman searches a teenage boys head for lice (pediculis capitis) and nits (eggs or young lice)

Auguste Bonaz Comb
Colour advertisement for a hair comb worn in the shingled bob of an elegant 1920s lady

Carding Wool
CARDING WOOL - A countrywoman shows her daughter - or maybe grand-daughter - how to comb and disentangle wool with a wool-card

Ball Dress 1823
Ball dress possibly of a white transparent fabric worn over a blue slip with deep embroidery on the hem, sleeves & neckline. Note the hair accessories (comb ?)

Comb factory, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China, Asia

Wattled Cassowary KF 7354 Casuarius © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KF-7354 Single-wattled / Northern CASSOWARY Distribution: Papua New Guinea Casuarius unappendiculatus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chicken JD 2820 Speckled Sussex Fowl © John Daniels ARDEA LONDON
JD-2820 CHICKEN - Speckled Sussex Fowl by fence Close-up of head showing red comb and wattle John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Comb-crested Jacana / Lotusbird JPF 12405 Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-12405 Comb-crested JACANA / Lotusbird/ Lily Hopper - head behind leaf Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

European Paper Wasps - females - Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's- presently occurs coast to
CAN-2272 European Paper Wasps - females at nest in open comb. New York, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

European Paper Wasps - Trophallaxis-{male (right) being fed by female (left)
CAN-2270 European Paper Wasps - Trophallaxis. Male (right) being fed by female (left). She feeds him with regurgitated caterpillars, nectar or water

European Paper Wasps - Male emerging as adult - Being fed by female - Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in
CAN-2267 European Paper WASP - male emerging as adult, nests in open combs. New York, USA Polistes dominulus Introduced to Boston area from central Europe in 1980's

Ancona Chicken - Italian
PM-9271 Ancona Chicken - Italian Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cockerel - breed - Bassette liegeoise - in studio
LA-4511 Cockerel - breed - Bassette liegeoise - in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Comb-crested Jacanna Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-12406 Comb-crested Jacanna Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Irediparra gallinacea Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dwarf Cassowary
EL-1126 DWARF CASSOWARY Papua New Guinea Casuarius bennetti Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chicken - Black copper Maran in studio
LA-4589 Chicken - Black copper Maran in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chicken - Dwarf Cock of Hamburg
WAT-12452 Chicken - Dwarf Cock of Hamburg M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chicken - cock sitting on fence
USH-975 Domestic CHICKEN - Cock sitting on a fence Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rooster crowing on fence
ME-1454 Rooster crowing on fence Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic cock crowing on fence
ME-1453 Domestic cock crowing on fence Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken “Gilded Sebright” breed
LA-1093 Domestic Chicken Gilded Sebright breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Rooster Peking Bantam breed
LA-1089 Domestic Chicken - Rooster Pekin / Peking Bantam breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Nagasaki breed Close-up of head
LA-1066 Domestic Chicken - Close-up of head Nagasaki breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Nagasaki breed
LA-1065 Domestic Chicken Nagasaki breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Dutch Gild breed
LA-1058 Domestic Chicken Dutch Gild breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.