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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-102990

Description

Dyed horn back comb with a tapered square top, beveled edge and incised line along the rounded top, eight teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2474

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

5 1/4 in x 3 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1943.372

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