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1952

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2015

2025

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Comb

This is a comb. We acquired it in 1952. Its medium is jet and tortoiseshell. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Grafton H. Pyne. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Grafton H. Pyne.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 8.7 x 7.5 x 1 cm (3 7/16 x 2 15/16 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Comb; jet and tortoiseshell; H x W x D: 8.7 x 7.5 x 1 cm (3 7/16 x 2 15/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Grafton H. Pyne; 1952-137-3

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