Summary
Japanese hair comb exhibited at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, 1 October 1880 - 30 April 1881.
The 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition aimed to show international and local 'works of industry and art'. Displays of traditional cultural materials and objects focused on economic and aesthetic value rather than cultural significance. The Official Record for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition lists 'combs, brushes, etc' exhibited by Kiriu-Kosho Kuwaisha (now spelt Kiriu-Kosho Kaisha) and Akiyama, T.' of Tokyo (spelt Tokio) (p 572).
Physical Description
Hair comb made of yellow wood, with curved back fine teeth.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Oct 1880 - 30 Apr 1881
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Overall Dimensions
147 mm (Length), 38 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Cultural Traditions, Hair Combs, Toiletries, Japanese Culture
