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Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a row of leaves framed by a circle border, six teeth.
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2541
Unknown
Probably American
4 1/4 in x 4 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)
1924.672
Title Tortoiseshell hair comb Accession Number 1924.672
Title Ring Accession Number 1924.903
Title Hair Ring Accession Number 1924.904
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