Horn back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring an urn and flower at center and radiating abstract foliage, ten teeth (center eight are a replacement).
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2494
Unknown
American
6 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Sr.
1955.115
Title Hair comb box Accession Number 1955.108
Title Tortoiseshell hair comb Accession Number 1955.109
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1955.115
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