Electric Comb
Maker and role
White's Manufacturing Company Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
F2496.2005
Description
A metal comb, silver-coloured handle with a smooth finish. The handle is hollow to store the batteries. There are 17 pairs of wavy metal teeth embedded into a plastic base which has 2 white rivets on either side. Encased in a cardboard box, hinged at one end to form a complete cover. Maker's name is embossed in the top left hand corner of the lid. Also a paper leaflet is enclosed, clearly outlining the directions for use onto a single sheet. This sheet folds into half along its entire length to conveniently fit into the box.
Marks
WHITE'S MANfc. Co. Ltd. PAT.No.9979.27. Embossed
WHITE'S ELECTRIC COMB MADE IN ENGLAND Embossed
Patents No./ 280308/ 291649 Printed
WHITE'S ELECTRIC COMB MADE IN ENGLAND Embossed
Patents No./ 280308/ 291649 Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
White's Manufacturing Company Limited. Electric Comb, F2496.2005. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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