Comb

American

19th century

Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Tortoise shell carved

Dimensions 15.3 x 13.7 x 4.8 cm (6 x 5 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes

Accession Number54.1495

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionA large tortoise shell comb with long teeth and high top formed by double interlacing bands.