Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hetchel
Object Number:
1920.24
Date:
ca. 1820-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 11 3/4 in. ( 27.9 x 29.8 cm )
Description:
Wool comb composed of a wooden paddle with two rows of sixteen long iron spikes attached with a brass band, perpendicular to handle; handle pierced at half way point and at end; piercings reinforced by brass eyelets.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
