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Tortoise-Shell Comb

1900.52.0003

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Tortoise-Shell Comb   (1900.52.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Adornment
    3. :
  3. Hair Adornments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 19th – Early 20th century CE
Culture Euro - American

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 13.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 5.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.5 cm
Weight 7 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Shell
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Polishing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Mrs. E. W. Drew
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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