Woman's Comb, 15th or 16th century, French or Italian, Ivory, paint and gilding, Overall: 3 7/16 x 5 1/16 x 3/16 in. ( x


Woman's Comb, 15th or 16th century, French or Italian, Ivory, paint and gilding, Overall: 3 7/16 x 5 1/16 x 3/16 in. ( x x cm), Ivories, Combs and other personal grooming implements were often included in bridal trousseaux during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in Italy. In 1474, for example, Caterina Pico da Carpi had seven ivory combs in her wedding trousseau


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