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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-103073

Description

Blonde celluloid back comb with a flared pierced top featuring scrolls and set with round faceted colorless glass stones, four teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
glass (material)
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2580

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

6 5/8 in x 4 1/8 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1946.843

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