Comb, Ornamental

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Comb, Ornamental

Entry/Object ID

G2003.220

Description

Tortoiseshell comb, smooth, low, long rectangular bridge curved into a half-circle; long sharp teeth. “EG” scratched into inside of one end tooth. 4.5” high x 6 3/4” wide.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1830

Lexicon

Search Terms

tortoiseshell, comb, ornamental