Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a scrolling foliage design, eleven teeth (one broken off).
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2509
Unknown
Probably American
8 in x 7 5/16 in (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. David Lyman
1936.563
Title Tortoiseshell hair comb Accession Number 1936.563
Title Tortoiseshell hair comb Accession Number 1936.564
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