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American
19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Tortoise shell
Dimensions
13.9 x 11.9 x 5.1 cm (5 1/2 x 4 11/16 x 2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1367
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Hair ornaments
DescriptionRather narrow comb of dark tortoise shell with carved top, background of top light with many small pierced stars, design of grape vines in dark relief.