Ornamental hair comb with flame effect of the McDonell family, c. 1900

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Ornamental hair comb with flame effect of the McDonell family, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1990.13.57

Description

Acc. No. 90.13.57 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period: C. 1900 Object: Comb, ornamental hair Description: Black colored celluloid ornamental hair comb, single point, with twisted shaft terminating in a flame effect. Size: L-7 inches. History of Object: Ornamental hair comb, for topknot hair style, worn by an unknown female member of the McDonell family, pioneers of Alameda Acquired from: Roberta McDonell Keef Date: 2-17-1990