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Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a floral and roundel design, twenty-four teeth (one missing)
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2505
Unknown
Possibly China
6 1/4 x 6 5/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Grace Gilbert
1932.112
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1932.112
Title String of carved beads Accession Number 1932.150
Title Combination locket and brooch Accession Number 1932.224
Title c - Watch with case and keys Accession Number 1932.226 a
Title Pendant Accession Number 1932.233
Title Onyx mosaic earrings Accession Number 1939.142 ab
Title c - Coral brooch and earrings Accession Number 1939.143 a
Title c - Coral brooch and earrings Accession Number 1939.144 a
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