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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-102968

Description

Tortoiseshell back comb with a plain square top and twenty-five teeth (one is missing).

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2436

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

4 1/8 in x 5 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1924.94

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