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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Comb

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Comb

Year

1800s

Medium

  • tortoise shell,
  • gilding

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • tortoise shell,
  • gilding

Materials

gilding

Dimensions

10.8 x 6.4 cm (4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Martha B. Lisle

Object Number

67.273

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ceremonial Costumes
Sep 13, 1973 – Oct 14, 1973

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Unknown Maker, Chinese
Comb, 1800s
tortoise shell; gilding
10.8 x 6.4 cm (4 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches)
Bequest of Martha B. Lisle 67.273

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