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Back Comb

CultureAmerican
Date19th century
MediumTortoise shell with pearl beads
DimensionsOverall: 4 × 3 3/4 inches (10.16 × 9.53 cm)
Credit LineGift of Barton Hall in memory of Mrs. J. Chalmers Hall
Object number47-37/1
On View
Not on view
DescriptionLarge back comb, 3 gold arches, separated by 2 rows of pearls.
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