In 2014, The National Archives documented, catalogued and organised 'Aberdeen Combworks Co Ltd, comb manufacturers and cardboard box makers' materials, such as documents, artifacts, books, manuscripts and photographs, so that they can be preserved, studied and made accessible to researchers, scholars and the public. In 2023, the 1996 architectural plans for the redevelopment of 'the [...]
'The Comb' by Jen Cruse is unfortunately no longer in print. If you can get a copy, the book unravels the intricacies of comb materials, comb manufacturing techniques, drawing from a number of sources from all around the world. It also provides detailed insights into the multifaceted roles of combs, ranging from their utilitarian function [...]
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Mixed Fortunes This has been a year of mixed fortunes for Aberdeen's comb industry. Foreign import restriction and devaluation are having their effect on the trade of the Combworks. While it is difficult to export to European countries, exports to the United States are increasing, largely due to devaluation. But devaluation has also caused the [...]
GIRL WITH WRITER’S CRAMP. Compensation Case Inquiry An interesting case under the Workmen's Compensation Act, in which the claimant was suffering from writer’s cramp, came before Sheriff Dallas, accompanied by Professor Marnoch, at Aberdeen yesterday. Edith Joss, clerkess, 18 Holland Street, was the claimant and the Aberdeen Combworks Company Ltd., the respondents. Respondents averred that [...]