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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-103068

Description

Tortoiseshell side comb with a carved and pierced top featuring scrolling flowers and foliage, forty-two teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2575

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

2 5/8 in x 4 1/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1924.177

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Title Tortoiseshell hair comb Accession Number 1924.177
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