Tortoise shell hair comb

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1235

Description

Ornamental, moulded hair comb made of tortoise shell. Stylized handle or top piece in light yellow and darker amber shell, with red-pink inlaid jewels. Slightly curved. Four tines are protruding from the bottom.

Acquisition

Accession

160

Source or Donor

Taylor, Margaret Beverley /Taylor, Edmund

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1910

Material

Shell