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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
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Hair ornaments
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.