Comb Collection (page 16)

AD: TRAVEL BAG, 1887. English advertisement for Mappin and Webbs traveling bags, 1887

AD: TOILETRIES, 1890. American magazine advertisements fo various mens and womens toiletries, 1890

COMB ADVERTISEMENT, 1895. American catalogue advertisement, 1895

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Comb Jelly on Sea Star Tanjung Kubur dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Comb Jelly

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Cockerel Rooster - Cornwall, UK. Date:

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Cat - Brushes & Combs for grooming Date:

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Beekeeper - lifts comb frame out to harvest honey from Honeybee hive (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Marabou Stork - on perch (Leptoptilus crumeniferus Leptoptilos crumeniferus) Date:

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Beekeepers - with smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - cutting comb with knife to release honey Date:

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Beekeepers - opening hive & using smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - cutting comb with knife to release honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - opening hive & using smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Beekeepers - opening hive & using smoker to subdue bees before removing comb & honey. Date:

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Dog - Yorkshire Terrier being brushed having been washed in bath Date:

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Bee Keeper - showing comb to frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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CHICKEN - Peking bantam Date:

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CHICKEN - Peking bantam Date:

Hackling Flax by hand. The stalks were broken apart by beating down on a metal comb. They were then retted (rotted) in water to remove the soft tissue, leaving the fibrous material

Teasel, Dipsacus fullonum, flowers

Manuka honey

Gold comb, from Caldas de Reyes
Prehistory, Spain, Bronze Age. Gold comb. From Caldas de Reyes

Decorating a layered sponge cake by passing comb over buttercream

Ivory comb, from Marsiliana d Albegna, Grosseto province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 7th century b.C. Ivory comb, 650 b.C. From Marsiliana d Albegna (Grosseto province, Italy)

Bone comb from the Island of Gotland
Prehistory, Stone Age. Bone comb from the Island of Gotland

Wooden comb with handle shaped as an ibex
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Wooden comb with handle shaped as an ibex

Toiletries, mirrors, wooden combs, hairpins
Egyptian civilization - Toilet objects: mirrors, wooden combs, hairpins

Belgium, Brussels, Bronze comb decorated with human figure Vietnamese art, 11th/1st century B.C. Dong-Son culture, Musee du Cinquantenaire (Archaeological and Art Museum)

Collection of Shells

Using pet comb to groom fur on leg of long haired German Shepherd dog

Black and white speckled cockerel, plumage, bright red comb and wattles, standing, side view

Colmbing long fur of Blue Persian cat

Using metal comb to groom fur on belly of Tortoiseshell Smoke

Using comb on a Yorkshire Terrier, side view

Spaniel puppy being brushed with a fine comb

Woman combing grey tabbing kitten with red plastic comb, close-up

Etruscan civilization, Ivory comb with relief depicting two winged sphinxes from Marsiliana Albenga
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Ivory comb with relief depicting two winged sphinxes (late 4th century b.C.). From Marsiliana Albenga, Banditella necropolis

A Chicken and chicks

Ginger kitten being groomed with white comb on top of pillow, close up

Hen (Gallus gallus) with brown feathers

Honey bee comb C017 / 3713
Honey bee comb. Close-up of a comb from the hive of a honey bee (Apis sp.). The cells of this comb are used to store pollen. The different colours are due to the different types of pollen being stored

Woman brushing her hair F008 / 2808
MODEL RELEASED. Woman brushing her hair

Woman brushing her hair F008 / 2806
MODEL RELEASED. Woman brushing her hair

Venus comb shells C016 / 6047
Pair of Venus comb (Murex pecten) shells. This heavily ornamented gastropod has a row of spines making it look like a comb. They can be found throughout the Indo-Pacific

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

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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.