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talesofthesevenseas

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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #30 on: September 14, 2016, 11:01:37 am »
Most yes, but I did see some pointed ones. She feels this is probably too small and too pointy to be a busk.
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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #31 on: September 14, 2016, 11:04:08 am »
Here is my haircomb. I bought it because it is so similar to the one worn by my great-great-grandmother in this picture:
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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #32 on: September 14, 2016, 01:42:39 pm »
My first thought when I saw the picture was that it was a tortoiseshell page turner or bookmark (it has a pointed end).  Aren't most busk blunt end?

Some in the link Tales gave were sharp pointed !!

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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #33 on: September 14, 2016, 05:31:00 pm »
She asked if it is flat or curved?

It is completely flat and approximately 21cm (8 and 5/16 inches) long.
Ive found examples online of pointed busks, rounded busks, flat-edged busks, and pieces that combine these shapes.

Btw... what an amazing comb and photo!! So wonderful to have such an heirloom! And the resemblance to the one your great-great grandmother wore is uncanny!
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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #34 on: September 14, 2016, 08:21:08 pm »
I actually had baleen busks in my hands this past summer.  The Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich MA has community outreach "show and tell" and drinks!  I was surprised that most of the examples they brought where at least 12 inches long. These were from a time when most women were around 5 feet tall. You just never know what kind of topic will come up in this forum.
 
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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #35 on: September 14, 2016, 11:04:35 pm »
Agree Pelady!  There's always something new in a different category...

Love the picture of your G-G-Grandmother. Do agree the comb looks alot like the one she wore.  Have you tried to recreate the photo talesofthesevenseas?
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Re: A trunk full of Tortoise shell (advice plus help with hallmark)
« Reply #36 on: September 15, 2016, 05:34:57 am »
I have been following your thread with great interest.  Congratulations on your find  :)  ( Just a snoopy newbie )
Thanks debc !