Hunterian Museum Object 105806: GLAHM:B.1914.514/2 - COMB, Orkney ?


Description

Description
weaving comb; long-handled bone weaving comb probably of whalebone, tubular handle widening to a flat, square shaped head with 13-14 short teeth. This is a clear example of a true weaving comb (see B.1914.514/1).
Object Number
GLAHM:B.1914.514/2
Object Name/Type(s)
comb
Material
bone

Dimensions

Height
None recorded.
Width
None recorded.

Provenance & Acquisition

Collection / Collected By
Cursiter, Mr James Walls
Collection Method
None recorded.
Locality
Orkney ?, Scotland
Acquisition
Mr Andrew Henderson Bishop (Donor) 1914

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