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Comb, Ornamental
Object/Artifact
Thin handcut tortoiseshell; two wide long teeth, not real sharply pointed. Asymmetrical design looks like scroll with leaves. Bridge 4.5” long; teeth 4” long
G92.118
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825 - 1835
comb
hair
tortoise
handcut