Folding Pocket Comb, America, late 19th century

Photo by Ralph Morang

Photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Folding Pocket Comb, America, late 19th century

Entry/Object ID

792

Description

Ladies folding tortoise shell comb in a sterling silver case. Comb is straight and case has a stylized floral pattern. Found in collection. Late 19th C.

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

792

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Made/Created

Notes

Date: late ninetenth century

Dimensions

Width

3/4 in

Length

5-3/8 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 right rear horizontal case in the upper museum. As of 5/17/2013, located in attic in storage box 12.