Hair comb, probably America, late 19th century

Name/Title

Hair comb, probably America, late 19th century

Entry/Object ID

787

Description

Ladies celluloid hair comb. Comb is light in color and partially translucent. Comb has a band of carved floral pattern with inset diamond-like stones. Comb has twenty-three straight prongs. Found in collection.

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

787

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Dimensions

Width

4-3/4 in

Length

3-7/8 in

Material

Other

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Monique Wilkins Status Date: 2013-05-18 UDF22: As of 8/13/2001, comb is in the rear right horizontal case in the upper museum. As of 5/18/2013, located in attic in storage box 12.