Made from the shell of a tortoise, combs like this were a popular hair ornament throughout the Victorian era. The shell of the tortoise was boiled in salt water to allow it to be pressed into a mold ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "FROM GRAVE OF WAL-KER, ...
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