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Dyed horn back comb with a oval top and ten teeth (one missing).
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2481
Unknown
Probably American
5 5/8 in x 5 7/8 in (HxW) (inches)
1930.1686
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1684
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1685
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1686
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1687
Title Paste brooch Accession Number 1941.706
Title Crescent brooch Accession Number 1941.708
Title Mother of pearl cuff buttons Accession Number 1941.709 ab
Title e - Coral jewelry set Accession Number 1941.781 a
Title Coral brooch Accession Number 1941.788
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1941.803
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1941.804
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1941.805
Title e - Four cuff links and one stud Accession Number 1942.59 a
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