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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103098

Description

Horn hinged back comb with seven teeth attached to a winding coil.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2605

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

6 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1934.1939

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