Comb Collection (page 4)

Tortoise Shell Comb, 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Tortoise Shell Comb, 1936

Shaker Comb for Grass Seed, c. 1941. Creator: Elbert S. Mowery
Shaker Comb for Grass Seed, c. 1941

Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Irene Lawson
Comb, c. 1940

Comb, c. 1940. Creator: Cora Parker
Comb, c. 1940

Comb Box, c. 1940. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Comb Box, c. 1940

Comb, c. 1936. Creator: Harry Jennings
Comb, c. 1936

Comb Wall Case, 1938. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Comb Wall Case, 1938

A Girl on the Edge of a Stream Sees a Demons Head in the Water, mid-late 18th century

Comb, c. 1939. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Comb, c. 1939

Comb, c. 1936. Creator: Edith Magnette
Comb, c. 1936

Decorative fitting for an ornamental comb, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Wood hair comb from Ghana, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
It had been assumed that the afro comb was invented in the 1970s when the afro hairstyle became popular in the West, along with the Black is beautiful movement

Hot comb from a travel hair care kit used by Anna Mae Queen Holmes, mid 20th century
A hot comb, also known as a pressing comb or straightening comb, used to straighten hair. The teeth of the comb are brass and the handle is wood

Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair with a comb
6337278 Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of winged cherub hairdresser brushing a girls hair with a comb by Leech

The Sultans Jewelled Mirror, 1862 (hand coloured stereocard)
1766811 The Sultans Jewelled Mirror, 1862 (hand coloured stereocard) by England, William (d. 1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultans Jewelled Mirror)

The Glory of Womanhood (oil on canvas)
CH378442 The Glory of Womanhood (oil on canvas) by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); 153x99.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Combing the Hair (La Coiffure), c. 1896 (oil on canvas)
3709989 Combing the Hair (La Coiffure), c.1896 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 114.3x146.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Maid brushing her mistress hair)

Italian comb, sixteenth century (engraving)
3635714 Italian comb, sixteenth century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian comb, sixteenth century)

The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho)
6013434 The processes and apparatus of taxidermy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The processes and apparatus of taxidermy)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

The Comb-maker (engraving)
6004305 The Comb-maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comb-maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Comb with decoration of Mount Fuji and travelers, 19th century
5930870 Comb with decoration of Mount Fuji and travelers, 19th century (wood with lacquer and gold) by Japanese School, (19th century); 5.4x12.3x1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Comb with Gazelle, c. 1391-1353 BC (wood)
500218 Comb with Gazelle, c.1391-1353 BC (wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); h:5.40 w:5.70 d:0.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack (oil on canvas)
781584 Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack (oil on canvas) by Helbigk, Jacob Heinrich (fl.1690-1726); 83.7x67.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Knitter, engraved by Duthe, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
STC428338 The Knitter, engraved by Duthe, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by Busset-Dubruste, Madame G. (fl.1806-17) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Chinese Baby Boy (engraving)
2792827 A Chinese Baby Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese Baby Boy. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

Comic postcard, Elderly woman combing mans beard Date: 20th century

The Common Cock, 1859 (engraving)
2622444 The Common Cock, 1859 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antique print of a common cock from the illustrated book The Natural History of Animals;)

Kushi (Comb) by Utamaro Kitagawa, 1780s (woodblock print)
2622514 Kushi (Comb) by Utamaro Kitagawa, 1780s (woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kushi (Comb) by Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese)

Comic postcard, Middle aged couple on their honeymoon - which half do I sleep with? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man at the barbers Date: 20th century

Advert for Sterling toilet Service from Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, London, 1925 showing cloth brush, powder jar, hair brush, dressing comb and hand mirror Date: 1925

Bought and Sold! "And Thereby Hangs a Tale"(engraving)
1595288 Bought and Sold! " And Thereby Hangs a Tale" (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought and Sold)

Fox hunting gentleman riding out with boys on ponies
Fox hunting gentleman Mr. Jug Boyston riding out with boys on ponies, 19th century. The Jug and his juvenile field. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith

Terracotta statuette of Venus, or a young woman dressed at Venus, at her toilet, c
1216469 Terracotta statuette of Venus, or a young woman dressed at Venus, at her toilet, c.200-230 (terracotta) by Turkish School, (3rd century); height: 59 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319. In suit of chain mail armour, tunic, great helm, with shield and sword. From the grave effigy in Schloss Neuenstein

The Wonder of Wonders, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century
489597 The Wonder of Wonders, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho) by English School

Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory)
FIT111290 Group of toilet and writing utensils (ivory) by Roman, (1st century AD); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; out of copyright

The Haberdasher (colour engraving)
CHT163288 The Haberdasher (colour engraving) by Bonnart, Jean Baptiste (1654-1726); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho)
CHT179660 Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho) by Bataille, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Otero en spectacle aux Folies Bergere)

Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of a woman and a Parliamentary speech of 1704
RAF86398 Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of a woman and a Parliamentary speech of 1704 by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707)

Naked Woman Styling her Hair; Femme nue se coiffant, c. 1890-1895
1196321 Naked Woman Styling her Hair; Femme nue se coiffant, c.1890-1895 (pastel and charcoal on tan paper laid down on board) by Degas

Diseases of the skin (colour litho)
6005603 Diseases of the skin (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diseases of the skin)

Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho)
6013638 Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptured stones of Scotland)

A Spring Idyll, 1900 (oil on canvas)
STI39744 A Spring Idyll, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Blacklock, Thomas (1863-1903); Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling, Scotland; eStirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Suminoto of Okanaya, from the series New Kimono Patterns for Young Leaves, c
FIT111451 Suminoto of Okanaya, from the series New Kimono Patterns for Young Leaves, c.1779 (woodblock print) by Koryusai, Isoda (1735-90); 38.9x26.1 cm; British Federation of Master Printers

No. 1148 Morning music, 1864 (w / c & gouache)
FIT74968 No.1148 Morning music, 1864 (w/c & gouache) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 30.4x27.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

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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.