Title
Hot comb from a travel hair care kit used by Anna Mae Queen Holmes, mid 20th century. Creator: Reck-Junior.
Caption
A hot comb, also known as a pressing comb or straightening comb, used to straighten hair. The teeth of the comb are brass and the handle is wood. The comb has a removable metal end cap that can be unscrewed. The comb has a manufacturer's stamp on the middle of the comb in between the teeth and the handle: [RECK-JUNIOR / MADE IN GERMANY] The comb was placed on, or inside, a stove or another hot surface to heat it.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM21A78_102
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
53,6Mb (905,2Kb) / 13,6in x 15,3in / 4089 x 4584 (300dpi)