Digital Collections
Comb, Ornamental
Object/Artifact
Dark tortoiseshell, high, wide sort of bean- shaped bridge with edges rolled slightly back. 8 curved teeth, not real pointy but hand cut. Pierced design of chrysanthemum sprays surrounding a large Chinese knot of stylized hair texture. No marks. 7” high by 8” across.
G91.157
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825 - 1835
Pierced design
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