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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1820-1870

GUSN

GUSN-103141

Description

Ivory double sided hair comb with multiple fine teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2648

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American or Chinese

Dimensions

4 3/8 x 2 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Walter K. Watkins

Accession Number

1940.1008

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