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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