Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Comb
Object Number:
1952.276g
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 in. ( 12.4 x 17.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell hair comb with nineteen spiked teeth and a shallow top decorated with relief and cutwork rinceau design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Esther Karst
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
