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American
19th century
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Tortoiseshell carving
Dimensions 13 x 11.5 x 4.7 cm (5 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1363
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Americas

DescriptionNarrow dark tortoise shell comb with high carved open work back in design of spray of flowers with central rose tied with ribbon bow, border of alternating trefoil and wheel design.