Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Comb, Ornamental

Entry/Object ID

G90.255

Description

Clarified horn comb, slight striations. Hand cut. Smooth, high, deeply curved bridge. 21 sharp 3.5” teeth. 2.5” bridge. Overall width 4.5” straight across, 7.5” following curve.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1840

Lexicon

Search Terms

comb, ornamental, hand cut, clarified horn