Name/TitleMane comb
About this objectMade from the horn of a cow, and was used by the donor's father until 1945 to comb out the mane and tail of a horse, especially when showing. It was used at Fen Cottage, Buxhall.
Medium and MaterialsCow horn
MeasurementsLength: 120mm
Width: 6mm
Length 5 inches
Greatest depth 2 7/8 inches (rounded to 2 inches)
Teeth (16) : 1 1/4 inches
Object Typecomb
Object numberSTMEA:A.5171
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
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