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On Display: House - Oyster Bay Room
Comb case (Hair comb)
1683
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
Port Royal; Caribbean (West Indies); Jamaica; North America
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Silver
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1961.0324 B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.0324 B
Object Name
Comb case (Hair comb)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
Port Royal; Caribbean (West Indies); Jamaica; North America
Date
1683
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side, exterior
Inscription: "IAMAICA 1683" engraved
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Silver
- Paper
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
4.43 (W) x 6.93 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.27 (W) x 17.62 (L)