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Comb

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-52432

Description

Comb made with the back of a huge tortoise shell; fancy filigree harp design repeated across top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (grooming tools)
tortoise shell
Unidentified Textile
Comb

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 3/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary S. Hawley

Accession Number

1941.869

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