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Tortoiseshell back comb with pierced and carved top featuring five points and abstract flower design, seven teeth.
combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
COMB
2666
Unknown
Probably American
4 7/8 in x 4 in (HxW) (inches)
1993.342.2
Title Watch chain Accession Number 1993.335
Title Necklace Accession Number 1993.370
Title Celluloid back comb Accession Number 1993.372
Title 23 - Collection of hair combs Accession Number 1993.342.1
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