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Pair of Side Combs

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103084

Description

Pair of horn side combs with folded over tops featuring a pierced abstract shape and carved scroll line design, thirty-two teeth on comb A, thirty-three teeth on comb B (one missing).

Details

Descriptive Terms

COMB

Additional Identification Number

2591

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/4 in (A&B) x 3 3/4 in (A&B) (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1925.563ab

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