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Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

4.5 x 5” coin silver comb. Bright cut scroll design on bridge with scalloped edge; no marks. 9 angled teeth of graduated length formed of metal drawn through almond cross-section die. Shaped to gentle points, soldered onto reverse of bridge against a wire barrier.

G87.101

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1830

comb

coin silver

cut scroll

scalloped edge

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