Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a three dimensional coil design, eleven teeth.
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2568
Unknown
Probably American
4 in x 4 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)
1945.29
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1945.28
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1945.29
Title Shoe buckles Accession Number 1945.51 ab
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