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DateLate 1800s
Terms
- Combs
- Horn
- Shell
- Tortoise Shell
Dimensions12.7 × 12.7 cm (5 × 5 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Emma Robbins
Object numberCOS0082.0116
DescriptionA decorative tortoise shell or horn comb. The comb features six teeth and a rounded, semi-circular crest. The shell or horn is light amber in color with darker patches at the bottom points of the crest. The crest is carved with geometric openwork and incised with vegetal motif.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
Object number: PER1131
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Object number: COS64.54.5
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