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This is an information rich site offering a unique collection of; Photographs, Historical Documents, Press Cuttings, Financial papers and Bibliography relating to Comb making in Aberdeen (c. 1720 -1969).
The site includes photographs and documents from a private collection and are made public for the first time. It was created by ex employees of The Aberdeen Combworks Company Limited, to establish a single source of information on one of the indigenous industries of Aberdeen.
The Stewart family were the driving force behind the Aberdeen Combworks business. Start by exploring their history and discover how the Stewart family’s passion and determination shaped The Combworks and propelled it to greatness.
