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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-102991

Description

Horn hair comb with a plain square top with rounded corners and seventeenth teeth (one missing).

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2475

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

4 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1935.1035

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