Comb. One of two tortoise shell decorative hair combs. Worn by Abigail Griscom Gummere (1816-1940). Excellent condition. Circa 1835.
CW 720 a Tortoise shell decorative hair comb. Dark Shell; tall and narrow shape.
CW 720 b Tortoise shell decorative hair comb. Light shell; wide shape.
Transcribed from original accession record.
Collection
Germantown Historical Society Objects
Made/Created
Place
* Untyped Place
Salem, New Jersey
Provenance
Notes
Worn by Abigail Griscom Gummere. Abigail Griscom was born in Salem, New Jersey, USA on 25 Mar 1816 to John Griscom and Abigail Hoskins. Abigail married Samuel J. Gummere and had 2 children. She died on 29 Sep 1840 in Salem, New Jersey, USA.