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Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

Silver comb. Wavy-edged, curved, shallow bridge tipped away slightly from sharply pointed teeth. Simply engraved with scrolled leaves, ivy at left and oak with acorn at right. Teeth attached against a narrow dam on reverse of bridge. No marks. About 6” wide x 5” high.

G97.152

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1830

comb

silver

engraved

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