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Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

Hand-cut, pierced and stained horn comb. Rather strident orangey-yellow tones with brown markings. Double-curved, high bean-shaped bridge, 7 double-curved sharp teeth. Design forms almost gothic arched panels filled with leafy tracery, topped with feather tip shapes. Teeth show joins of shell or horn pieces.

G2000.067

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Historic Costume

1830 - 1845

hand-cut

double curved

gothic

pierced

stained

comb

ornament

Horn

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