The Comb: Its History and Development
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (656 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0709081375 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Jen Cruse's personal collection consists of over 1,500 combs, both decorative and utilitarian, the oldest dating from the second century BC.
The Comb, It's History and Development BOOK REVIEW A reference/collector-book, the Comb, Its History and Development, by Jen Cruse, ISBN 0709081375, published by Robert Hale, London, first edition, was released November 30, 2007. Cruse's years of dedication to collecting and researching brings thismajor new collector reference book to life. It is said to be the first comprehensive study, in the English language, dealing in-depth with ornamental combs and hairpins from around the world. Jen Cruse is a writer for the Antique Comb Collector, the newsletter of. Beautiful and Informative I have been a collector of antique hair combs for 20 years, and this is the best resource I have ever come across! It has beautiful color photos, great organiztion, and just very well put together and well-written. This book will literally answer any question you have about hair combs (it is not a price guide, though Cruse should put one out). I absolutely love this book!
About the AuthorJen Cruse's personal collection consists of over 1,500 combs, both decorative and utilitarian, the oldest dating from the second century BC.
Global in content, the study illustrates the comb as a personal possession with the context of widely differing cultures. The Comb surveys the wide spectrum of the subject from ancient cultures to the 20th century. There are brief descriptions of the decorative elements that further embellish combs, together with a comprehensive glossary of terms associated with the subject. The book elaborates on the use of combs as articles of grooming and dressing, on ornamental combs as costume accessories, and on combs which have had specific purposes at various points in history such as those used within a liturgical setting. The principal materials together with the combmaker's craft are described, up to and including the important plastics developed since the mid-19th century. A short section also refers to combs depicted in paintings and stained glass, on family shields and tombstones, and on ceramics and textiles. The author has drawn on the knowledge, expertise, and experience of other collectors and scholars which, together with the results from her own ori