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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-102986

Description

Tortoiseshell hair comb with trapezoid-shaped top and five teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
tortoise shell
Ornament, Hair
Comb, Ornamental
Comb, Ornamental

Additional Identification Number

2470

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 3 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1942.786

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