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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-103039

Description

Horn back comb with a serpentine shaped top, twelve teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2546

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

3 3/8 in x 3 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.1687

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