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Comb

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tortoiseshell comb with a floral design on the top portion, featuring a cracked middle section. The comb has a rounded rectangular shape with a flat top and slightly curved sides. The top section showcases an intricate floral pattern, while the bottom section consists of long, thin teeth. The comb's color is primarily dark brown with lighter brown and yellow swirls, characteristic of tortoiseshell material. The background is plain white. Title: Comb. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
tortoiseshell
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 423 px
Museum record:
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