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French
19th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Tortoiseshell carving
Dimensions
16.4 x 17 x 5.6 cm (6 7/16 x 6 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry K. Metcalf
Accession Number49.513
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLarge curved dark tortoise shell comb with wide elaborately carved openwork top in symmetrical design of central flower filled basket flanked by peonies.