French tortoise shell hair comb

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

French tortoise shell hair comb

Entry/Object ID

1234

Description

Ornamental, moulded French tortoise shell hair comb. Curved handle, or top piece without decoration except for one line border engraved around its edge. 19 curved tines protrude 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