Comb Collection

La Maison Moderne c. 1902 (poster) by Manuel Orazi (1898-1934) Location Musee des Arts Decoratifs
La Maison Moderne c.1902 (poster) by Manuel Orazi (1898-1934) Location Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France ?TopFoto

Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1908

Woman Combing Her Hair, 1886. Artist: Edgar Degas
Woman Combing Her Hair, 1886. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Domestic Chickens Nagasaki breed
LA-1064 Domestic Chickens - Nagasaki breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Double-wattled Cassowary Tropical Rainforest. North Queensland, Australia
JPF-9457 Double-wattled / Southern CASSOWARY Tropical Rainforest, North Queensland, Australia Casuarius casuarius Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Picture No. 11771345
Naked Neck Chicken Hen Date:

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

Fashion designer Mary Quant seen here having the finishing touches made to her new hairstyle by Vidal Sassoon 12th November 1964

Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, 1898, (1952). Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Madame Poupoule at her Toilet, 1898, (1952). Woman combing her hair in front of a mirror. Painting in the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France

Colombia, Minca. Domestic rooster, closeup
Colombia, Minca. Domestic rooster, close-up

Chicken - rooster
WAT-15802 Chicken - rooster M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: web@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Maran Cockerel - turning head
HAR-90 Maran Cockerel - turning head Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken “Brahma perdrix” breed
LA-1195 Domestic CHICKEN - Brahma perdrix breed Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A typical working day in the Nuthouse hairdressing salon in the Royal Arcade, Cardiff - 22nd Sept 1976

Woman at her Toilette, 1889. Artist: Edgar Degas
Woman at her Toilette, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Native of Yap carrying stone money
A native man from Yap wearing a mangrove wood comb in his hair (a sign of high rank) carrying stone money on a pole over his shoulder. Date: 1937

Silhouette of exotic couple dancing
Silhouette of an exotic couple dancing, possibly the tango, in Spanish or Latin American style costume

LCC-LFB major control unit at Lambeth HQ
Major control unit, based at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, with dedicated operational control unit staff. The unit attended all major fires and incidents

Asprey Christmas presents, 1926
Colour advertisement for Asprey of Bond Street displaying a wide variety of Christmas present ideas, including an attache case, a shagreen cigarette box, leather handbag, crocodile handbag pochette

Ctenophora or comb jellies
Ctenophora or comb jelly: Haeckelia rubra 1, 2, Hormiphora species 3, Callianira bialata 4, Tinerfe cyanea 5, and Lampea pancerina 6

Charlotte Corinth At Her Dressing Table, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XKH141003 Charlotte Corinth At Her Dressing Table, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 120x90 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

A Barber Distracted
THE RED-HOT POLITICIAN A barber is more absorbed in the latest political gossip than his hot curling tongs, with painful results for his singed customer

Head of cockerel - perched on fence, UK - close up of semi tame cockerel just recovering from being run over
MAB-56 Head of cockerel - perched on fence Mid-Wales UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fashions December 1880
Dress fitting tightly to below the hips, reverse collar, buttons down the back. Girl: coat body with tails pinned up behind. Blue jacket body: tartan collar & basque

Woman Combing her Hair, 1905-10 (pastel on paper)
XIR173108 Woman Combing her Hair, 1905-10 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 70.5 x 70.5 cm; Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Rooster, male chicken on free range poultry farm, La Creuse, Limousin, France

Titos Hair Salon, Middlesbrough, Circa 1971

The Bewitched Groom, ca. 1544. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Bewitched Groom, ca. 1544

Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78532 Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century)

"Old jar and young woman" Piglio. Date of Photograph:1937

The image shows a series of three combs, decorated with vegetal motifs. Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Woman combs herself in front of the mirror Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Portrait of two men, one of which is cutting hair to the other Germany. Date of Photograph:1917

"Futuristic breakfast" Italy. Date of Photograph:1932

Portrait of couple on a meadow Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 ca

Combs, hair forks and other cosmetics found in Pompeii and now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Clasp, Comb Roman Art, Europe

Franco-Flemish combs and small plaques decorated with bas-reliefs representing scenes from courtly life. These works of art are made of ivory, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Two low-reliefs with some toilet objects coming from the Municipal Museum of Avezzano, and a frieze with objects of the Mundus Muliebris coming from the Archeological Museum of Split

Study of a Fowl, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of
XYC261368 Study of a Fowl, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Chicken portrait
Treechild

Plumed cockscomb or silver cocks comb, Celosia argentea (Cock s-comb, Celosia cristata). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Women of Venice dying their hair using a solana (a wide brim hat with a hole in the centre), one with a sponge A, and one with comb in front of a mirror after Cesare Vecellio B, and wooden comb C

Julie Christie shooting nightclub scenes for her film "Darling"
Julie Christie shooting nightclub scenes for her film " Darling" at the Garrison Club, Hamilton Place, London. 13th November 1964

Fashion designer Mary Quant seen here having the finishing touches made to her new hairstyle by Vidal Sassoon 12th November 1964

Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to have your childs hair cut at Selfridges because the waiting list stretches for weeks

Anne Reid - Actress - Jul 1961 who plays a hairdresser in the TV programme Coronation Street

JAPAN 9
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas and Maikos attending a class at " Mia Garatso" school of Geisha

JAPAN 4
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Face portrait of a smiling Maiko with combed hair, white make up, head ornaments and traditional kimono

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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.