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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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