Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mustache comb
Object Number:
INV.11984
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver, tortoise shell
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on silver case: "STERLING"
written: in pencil on envelope with object: "For Dr. Vail/From Mrs. Edgar Nathan, Jr."
Description:
Mustache comb housed in rectangular stamped silver case with foliate borders; tortoise shell comb pivots outwards.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edgar Nathan, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
