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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1851

GUSN

GUSN-103115

Description

Black vulcanite back comb with a crescent shaped top with molded bumps, twelve teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Inscription

"I. R. Co. GOODYEAR" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

2622

Maker

I.R. Comb Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

3 3/8 in x 3 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Waldo O. Ross

Accession Number

1938.940

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