Historical information

This item formed part of a large collection of items collected by Dorothy Rogers, a notable local historian and founding member of the Kew Historical Society.

Physical description

Collection of four decorative hair combs owned by Dorothy Rogers.

Inscriptions & markings

A note included with the donation in the handwriting of the historian Dorothy Rogers states:
"Old family keepsakes. The large comb when given to me fifty odd years ago was honey coloured. The tortoise shell gradually darkened. Mrs Dorothy Rogers"