A.S. Jordan, Boston (retailer), comb, Europe, mid 19th century

Object/Artifact

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

A.S. Jordan, Boston (retailer), comb, Europe, mid 19th century

Entry/Object ID

350

Description

Plain hair comb in box with printed label in various fonts reading: “A.S. Jordan’s / Old Stand / Shell Combs, Toilet and Perfumery Store, / Manufacturer of / Shell Combs, / And Importer of English, French, and German / Fancy Goods & Perfumery. / 191 Washington St., 191/ Boston." Comb has thirteen points.

Acquisition

Accession

350

Source or Donor

Bradford, Pauline

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Other

Provenance

Notes

Gift from Mrs. Pauline Bradford, loans in 1940s, gifts in 1970s. (Possibly linked to Mrs. Treadwell).