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The Creative Museum: E Burlisson Comb

Posted on August 28, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Mysteriously trolling the streets of Paris, exquisitely dressed, Alain found this: a celluloid comb signed by a heretofore unknown designer, E. Burlisson. The shape of the comb, with its black edge, is pure Art Deco. However, the floral designs that … Continue reading →

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Celluloid Combs: Leominster, MA, and France’s Oyonnax Valley

Posted on August 10, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Who invented celluloid? The credit cannot go to one person or one continent. However, the world’s first thermoplastic was registered in 1870. With celluloid, heat and machines could be used to mold, cut, and carve many objects per hour for … Continue reading →

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Clément Joyard Spiderweb Comb

Posted on July 31, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Morticia Addams could not have dreamed of a more appropriate comb. This mantilla spiderweb was designed by Clément Joyard, c. 1910. He, along with Bonaz, Léon Arbez-Carme, and Marius Camet, were among the famous designers who had their combs made … Continue reading →

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Auguste Bonaz in the Machine

Posted on July 19, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

The Industrial Revolution was built on the invention of new materials and the machines that allowed them to be mass produced into cheap products, quickly. The exploitation of sweatshop laborers had a profound impact on society. Plastic comb making was … Continue reading →

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