Created by
Agalin, French
Used by
Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
Date
mid 20th Century
Medium
Bakelite (TM)
Dimensions
1 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.8 x 19.7 x 0.6 cm)
Description
This comb is made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. Decorated with black and gold embellishments along the spine in art deco style, it has smaller, closely spaced teeth at one end, and more larger, more widely spaced teeth at the opposite end.
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
combs (grooming tools)
Topic
Actors
Hair
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.27.2.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b715b6b8-c476-45ef-9d42-bf4ed34f22cb

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