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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-103089

Description

Vulcanite back comb in a horseshoe shape, eleven teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2596

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

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

Accession Number

1928.901

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