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Comb (Italy), mid-19th century

This is a comb. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is cut and steam-bent tortoiseshell, gilt silver, carved coral. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by R. Keith Kane. It is credited Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.

  • Necklace
  • coral.
  • Gift of Mrs. Morris Ernst.
  • 1950-18-5
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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 9.4 x 12.5 x 2.2 cm (3 11/16 x 4 15/16 x 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Comb (Italy), mid-19th century; Previously owned by Mrs. Robert B. Noyes ; cut and steam-bent tortoiseshell, gilt silver, carved coral; H x W x D: 9.4 x 12.5 x 2.2 cm (3 11/16 x 4 15/16 x 7/8 in.); Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes; 1946-50-70

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