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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-103085

Description

Vulcanite back comb with a row of nine graduated ivory balls at top, eight teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2592

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Maria Howard Thacher and Miss Elizabeth M. Thacher

Accession Number

1925.820

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