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hair lice comb
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Dates
1870
1890
circa 1870-1890
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Patient Care
Hygiene
Public Health
Toiletries
Classification
Patient Care
Hygiene
Public Health
Toiletries
Accession Number
1985.18.1
Description
Comb has very fine teeth on two opposing rows made of bamboo set into a dark wood with bone ends; signed on central wooden portion.
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Accession Number
1985.18.1
Collection
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Patient Care
Hygiene
Public Health
Toiletries
Classification
Patient Care
Hygiene
Public Health
Toiletries
MeSH Heading
Hygiene
MM= Household Articles -- comb
Description
Comb has very fine teeth on two opposing rows made of bamboo set into a dark wood with bone ends; signed on central wooden portion.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Mr. D. Pepper.
Site Made (Country)
Japan
Dates
1870
1890
circa 1870-1890
Material
bamboo: reddish-brown
wood: dark brown
bone: off-white
Inscriptions
Signed with maker's or workshop mark.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-C3-6
Dimension Notes
Length 10.7 cm x Width 5.0 cm
Condition Remarks
No broken or missing teeth
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
This was used to comb hair for lice.
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