Comb, Side

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Comb, Side

Entry/Object ID

G2011.073

Description

Side comb, hand cut horn painted to resemble tortoiseshell; square tops of the spaces between the teeth. Comb curves in both directions to fit the head. Ten teeth that curve outward a bit at the tips. Narrow square bridge, unadorned

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1850

Lexicon

Search Terms

comb, side comb, horn, hand cut, painted horn