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Comb, ornamental

Object/Artifact

Finely carved heavy tortoiseshell, hand carved teeth. Simple curved shape. Bridge has dense filigree of peonies and stems. Floral border centered with a bat with elegantly flourished wings. 6” high at center; 6” across. Early repair to break in form of a metal patch neatly pinned to the base of the bridge, and two wires above.

G2010.049

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1810 - 1835

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

comb

ornamental

tortoiseshell

filigree

bat motif

Buffalo

New York

United States of America

North America

Everyday

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