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COLEM:1974.222

Colchester Collections

brush, hairbrush

Brush and comb set consisting of a hairbrush with handle, clothes brush, nylon comb and mirror with handle. Brushed bronze effect decorationThe comb and mirror from this set are included in the Mythical Creatures exhibition. Mermaids were believed to be vain, fixated on their own appearance. This is why they are often depicted with mirrors, combs and brushes. Several tales of mermaids also attempt to explain their vanity and obsession with beauty.

1955 - 1959

20th Century

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