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Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

Tin plated steel, stamped form. Somewhat Gothic scrolled shapes, punched and incised arabesques and ivy leaves with scrolled voids. Bent wire (nickel?) double teeth attached behind a base riveted to bridge. 4.5” long x 4” wide

G96.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1830 - 1850

comb

hair

ornamental

Gothic

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