Ornamental hair knob with gold plated filigree, c. 1890s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Ornamental hair knob with gold plated filigree, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.13.58

Description

Acc. No. 90.13.58 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Comb, ornamental hair Description: Double prong (celluloid-imitation amber color) hair comb with decorative topnotch of gold plated filigree (brass). Size: L-5 3/4 inches. History of Object: Ornamental hair comb worn by a female member of the McDonell family, pioneer residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Roberta McDonell Keef Date: 2-17-1990