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Combs

Dateca. 1900
Terms
  • Combs
  • Tortoise Shell
  • United States
Dimensions15.24 × 4.44 cm (6 × 1 3/4 in.)
Object number2010.056
DescriptionA two prong, tortoise shell hair comb. The crest of the comb is in the shape of a tear drop, or ogee (onion) dome. The crest is embellished with gold beads applied in a rosette formation
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
Object number: 2010.049
1870 - 1899
Object number: PER1122.0002D
1800s
Object number: COS0081.0071
ca. 1895-1900
Object number: 2010.055
ca. 1900
Object number: COS0064.0067.8
Mid 1800s
Object number: COS81.70
ca. 1895-1900
Object number: PER1104.0002
Object number: COS0064.0054.6
1800s
Object number: PER1125.0002A