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Pair of Side Combs

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1950-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103096

Description

Pair of tortoiseshell side combs with pierced and carved scrolls at top, each have multiple teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

COMB

Additional Identification Number

2603

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

1 11/16 in (A&B) x 2 1/8 in (A&B) (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.1176ab

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