Identifier:
176241
Description:
Wooden comb. The word "comb" is burnt into the surface.;From accession file 4747: "Used chiefly by the women and worn as a decoration.";The objects were originally obtained by Dr. and Mrs. H. Veazie Markham, medical missionaries of that church. The couple were appointed for life service to West Central Portuguese Africa (modern Angola) by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, and they served there from 1927-1939. The objects were originally collected about 1930, and were exhibited at the East Congregational Church before being donated in 1948. However, dates of individual objects may vary widely.;Originally one of six combs numberered 117331, part of accession 4747. Subsequently renumbered by PMGR staff.
Materials:
Carved, Burned, Wood
Dimensions:
7.6" h 2.9" w 0.3" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of East Congregational Church
Related Entity:
East Congregational Church (donor)
