Digital Collections

Comb, Side

Object/Artifact

Side comb, hand cut horn painted to resemble tortoiseshell; square tops of the spaces between the teeth. Comb curves in both directions to fit the head. Ten teeth that curve outward a bit at the tips. Narrow square bridge, unadorned

G2011.073

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1850

comb

side comb

horn

hand cut

painted horn

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