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Hair Comb

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-103080

Description

Curved tortoiseshell back comb with an abstract carved and pierced scrolled foliate design at top, multiple teeth (one missing).

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB

Additional Identification Number

2587

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

2 1/4 in x 4 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.538

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