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Category Archives: Victorian Hair Combs
Victorian Ivory Combs in the 1860’s
As love’s fire became firelight, Mary E. wrote on the inside of her comb box, “This is for Carrie M. Golches. Mary E [last name].” Another’s pen added, “She passed away about 1923, age 91.” The script is American; the … Continue reading
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Tagged English ivory comb, grapes, Mary E, Myrna Klitzke
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Victorian Hair Pins
Whether the hairstyle was divided into three or more parts, some short, others long; or, the hair was complexly braided at the back, Victorian women adorned their chignons with tortoiseshell combs and pins. On top of the pins were fantastic … Continue reading
The Portland Tiara
This tiara was made by E. Wolff & Co. for Garrard, the crown jewelers since 1843. It was made c. 1889, shortly after the marriage of the 6th Duke of Portland. Ivy, formerly the Marchioness of Titchfield, became the Duchess … Continue reading
Posted in English Hair Comb, hair comb, tiara, Tiara, Victorian Hair Combs
Tagged diamond, Duchess of Portland, hair comb, pearl, sapphire, The Portland Tiara, Tiara
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Some Lovely Things on Ebay
There have been some absolutely gorgeous things sold recently on ebay. A French silver and gold tiara with seed pearls, c. 1810, had rings in the back perhaps for a veil, and a few metal comb prongs in the back, … Continue reading
Posted in English Hair Comb, French Hair Comb, Victorian Hair Combs
Tagged hair comb
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