From:Mokau Museum

Name/TitleComb, Electric

About this object26 prong battery operated electric comb for making straight hair wavy. Made by Vytalife in Melbourne Australia in the early 1930s. The comb has a nickle-plated handle and metal prongs attached to a type of plastic base. A testing globe is included along with instructions for using the globe and the comb. All of these are inside the original box.

MakerVytalife

Maker RoleManufacturer

PeriodC1930+

Place MadeMelbourne, Victoria

Medium and MaterialsMetal, Plastic, Glass, Cardboard, Paper

Inscription and MarksThe comb has VYTALIFE ELECTRIC COMB on the back of the comb head.

Measurements23.5H x 5W x 2.5Dcm

Object TypeCombs

Object numberA-H-1999-36/1

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved