Hair Comb

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-103023

Description

Tortoiseshell back comb with a carved top featuring a central urn with scrolling flowers and foliage, seventeen teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

combs (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
Comb, Hair
Comb, Hair

Additional Identification Number

2507

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 7 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1951.70

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