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Tiara for hair comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

ca. 1885

GUSN

GUSN-103149

Description

Gilt brass tiara attachment for a large back comb with two rows of small faux seed pearls below a scroll trellis and a row of larger faux pearls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tiaras
hair accessories
brass (alloy)
Regalia
Tiara
Tiara

Additional Identification Number

2656

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American or European

Dimensions

5/8 x 6 1/2 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.88.2

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