Hair Comb

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1890

GUSN

GUSN-103063

Description

Black vulcanite back comb with openwork top and jagged edge, eight teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

2570

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

3 5/8 x 3 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1946.491

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