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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-103090

Description

Tortoiseshell side comb with a molded curved top, multiple teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
tortoise shell
Ornament, Hair
Comb, Ornamental
Comb, Ornamental

Additional Identification Number

2597

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 x 3 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Catherine W. Faucon

Accession Number

1928.939

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