Tortoise Shell Hair Comb with Silver Mount of Filigree, early 1900s

Name/Title

Tortoise Shell Hair Comb with Silver Mount of Filigree, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1985.33.11

Description

Acc. No. 85.33.11 Subject Category: Fashion Date or period: Early 1900's Object: Comb, hair Description: Hair comb of tortoise shell with silver mount of decorative filigree. Size: L-1 1/2 x W-2 1/2 inches. History of Object: Decorative hair comb of Harriet H. Holmes, Mrs. Samuel M., mother of the donor, and a member of an old-time Alameda family. The Hasletts settled in Alameda in the 1870's. Acquired from: Doris H. Goodman Date: 9-15-85