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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-103142

Description

Celluloid back comb in advanced stage of deterioration. Evidence of pierced trellis top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2649

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Accession Number

1943.653

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