Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Comb, Ornamental

Entry/Object ID

G92.118

Description

Thin handcut tortoiseshell; two wide long teeth, not real sharply pointed. Asymmetrical design looks like scroll with leaves. Bridge 4.5” long; teeth 4” long

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1835

Lexicon

Search Terms

comb, hair, tortoise, handcut