Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Comb
Object Number:
1939.542
Date:
1780-1810
Medium:
Tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 7 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 17.8 x 19 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell hair comb with twenty-seven teeth; high design at the top, the design is of row of ovals with openwork flowers inside, set on top a horizontal row of openwork rinceau design.
Gallery Label:
Combs of this size were popular when hair fashion emphasized height, and was frequently worn in the pompadour style.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Marion L. Dielman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
