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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1780-1830

GUSN

GUSN-103006

Description

Horn back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring an urn at center and scrolled abstract foliage, seventeen teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2490

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

5 1/2 in x 7 3/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1968.136

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