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Comb Collection (page 3)

"From Art Nouveau to Cultural Traditions

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Comb Collection: Comb Case, 1937. Creator: Wilford H. Shurtliff
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Comb Collection: Comb, 1828 / 50. Creator: William D. Rapp
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Comb Collection: Tortoise Shell Comb, 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
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Comb Collection: Shaker Comb for Grass Seed, c. 1941. Creator: Elbert S. Mowery
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Comb Collection: Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Irene Lawson
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Comb Collection: Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Cora Parker
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Comb Collection: Comb Box, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
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Comb Collection: Comb, c. 1936. Creator: Harry Jennings
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Comb Collection: Comb Wall Case, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
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Comb Collection: A Girl on the Edge of a Stream Sees a Demons Head in the Water, mid-late 18th century
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Comb Collection: Comb, c. 1939. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
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Comb Collection: Comb, c. 1936. Creator: Edith Magnette
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Comb Collection: Decorative fitting for an ornamental comb, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE
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Comb Collection: Wood hair comb from Ghana, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
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Comb Collection: Hot comb from a travel hair care kit used by Anna Mae Queen Holmes, mid 20th century
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Comb Collection: Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair
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Comb Collection: The Sultans Jewelled Mirror, 1862 (hand coloured stereocard)
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Comb Collection: The Glory of Womanhood (oil on canvas)
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Comb Collection: Combing the Hair (La Coiffure), c. 1896 (oil on canvas)
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Comb Collection: Italian comb, sixteenth century (engraving)
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Comb Collection: The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho)
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Comb Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
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Comb Collection: The Comb-maker (engraving)
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Comb Collection: Comb with decoration of Mount Fuji and travelers, 19th century
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Comb Collection: Comb with Gazelle, c. 1391-1353 BC (wood)
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Comb Collection: Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack (oil on canvas)
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Comb Collection: The Knitter, engraved by Duthe, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
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Comb Collection: A Chinese Baby Boy (engraving)
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Comb Collection: Comic postcard, Elderly woman combing mans beard Date: 20th century
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Comb Collection: The Common Cock, 1859 (engraving)
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Comb Collection: Kushi (Comb) by Utamaro Kitagawa, 1780s (woodblock print)
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Comb Collection: Comic postcard, Middle aged couple on their honeymoon
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Comb Collection: Comic postcard, Man at the barbers Date: 20th century
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Comb Collection: Advert for Sterling toilet Service from Goldsmiths
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Comb Collection: Bought and Sold! 'And Thereby Hangs a Tale'(engraving)
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Comb Collection: Plumed cockscomb or silver cocks comb, Celosia argentea
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Comb Collection: Fox hunting gentleman riding out with boys on ponies
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Comb Collection: Terracotta statuette of Venus, or a young woman dressed at Venus, at her toilet, c
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Comb Collection: Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319
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Comb Collection: The Wonder of Wonders, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century
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Comb Collection: Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory)
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Comb Collection: The Haberdasher (colour engraving)
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Comb Collection: Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho)
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Comb Collection: Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of a woman and a Parliamentary speech of 1704
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Comb Collection: Naked Woman Styling her Hair; Femme nue se coiffant, c. 1890-1895
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Comb Collection: Diseases of the skin (colour litho)
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Comb Collection: Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho)


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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.