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French Empire ivory comb (3)
Europe
France
Width : 4 3/4 inch
Height : 6 1/4 inch
Depth : 1/8 inch
Rare pierced ivory comb worn by noblewomen who survived the French Revolution. They used this back wide comb to hold high "a la Titus" their long hair. They want to show their naked neck to allude to the nobility killed under guillotine. Please, watch our exhibition: "THE RICHES OF THE FRENCH EMPIRE".