A pretty Art Deco hair comb with amber rhinestone trim

 

CONDITION: 1 missing stone otherwise good vintage condition with expected wear

 

SIZE: 5½ ins h x 3 ins w (14 x 7.5 cm) decorative part 3 ins (7.5 cm)

 

APPROXIMATE DATE: 1890s – 1900s

 

MATERIALS: celluloid, rhinestones

 

DESCRIPTION:

Here is a very attractive Art Deco period hair comb made in the iconic wedge shape design, in which lines or blades radiate out from the base of the heading. It is made from translucent amber celluloid with amber rhinestone trim to emphasize the sweeping lines.

The collage photograph shows some examples of similar hair accessories taken from contemporary illustrative sources, and reveals the manner and hair styles in which they were worn.