Comb, Ornamental
Object number94.51.470 a-x
Made by
August Schneider
(1845 - 1923)
Date1870-1900
MediumTortise shell
Credit LineGift of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, originally donated by the August Schneider family
DescriptionTwenty-four Tortise shell combs and comb fragments. Various shades between yellow and dark brown.DimensionsLargest 4 L x 1.75 WHistorical NotesThese combs were made by August Schneider.Label TextAugust Schneider brought this kit of tools with him from Germany and used them in the making of horn and shell combs. He had a shop, advertising “boots, shoes and gaiters” in Pittsburgh in the 1870-1880s and died in the 1920s.
Subjects
On View
On view
1863
Continental Hair Products, Inc.
c. 1773
Schul-Sons
1800-1840
