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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-103061

Description

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved and pierced top featuring a three dimensional coil design, eleven teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2568

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

4 in x 4 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1945.29

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