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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-103125

Description

Yellow celluloid back comb with a pierced brass mounting and three faceted round purple glass stones, twenty-four teeth (three missing).

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2632

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

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

Accession Number

1942.1138

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