Comb, Hair
Description
Decorative tortoise shell hair comb carved with a floral motif.
Creator
Date
circa 19th century
Decorative tortoise shell hair comb carved with a floral motif.
circa 19th century
Tortoiseshell
6 x 7.5 inches
1956.61.37
9356
Likely worn by Henrietta Jones Stewart (1840-1895), daughter of Henrietta Haynie Done (1815-1845), and mother of Rachel Done Stewart (1870-1956)
Gift from the Estate of Rachel Done Stewart
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