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Hair Comb

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-103074

Description

Celluloid back comb with a fan shaped pierced top set with round faceted glass stones, four teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

2581

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

5 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Weston Historical Society

Accession Number

1993.372

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