Dyed horn back comb with a high plain square top and twenty-three teeth (one missing).
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2479
Unknown
Probably American
6 3/4 in x 6 in (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague
1934.505
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