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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103154

Description

Celluloid back comb with applied silver abstract pierced floral decoration.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
silver (metal)
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2661

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Accession Number

1933.1663

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