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Celluloid hinged back comb with a flared wing shaped top featuring a pierced geometric design, center top set with a horn rosette, seven teeth.
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2593
Unknown
American
3 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)
1927.967
Title Horn back comb Accession Number 1927.967
Title Tortoiseshell side combs Accession Number 1928.826
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