Comb, ornamental

Name/Title

Comb, ornamental

Entry/Object ID

G2010.049

Description

Finely carved heavy tortoiseshell, hand carved teeth. Simple curved shape. Bridge has dense filigree of peonies and stems. Floral border centered with a bat with elegantly flourished wings. 6” high at center; 6” across. Early repair to break in form of a metal patch neatly pinned to the base of the bridge, and two wires above.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1835

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

comb, ornamental, tortoiseshell, filigree, bat motif

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

Buffalo

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Everyday