Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Comb, Hair |
Catalog Number |
0985.09.00062, a |
Description |
This is a tortoise shell fine toothed comb (.62) in a molded case (.62a). |
Dimensions |
L-3.5 inches |
Owned |
J. Johnston Pettigrew |
Event |
Battle of Williamsport / Hagerstown / Falling Waters |
Provenance |
This pocket comb was taken from the pocket of Brigadier General J. Johnston Pettigrew when he was fatally wounded at Falling Water, Md., July 14, 1863. Pettigrew died later near Malvern Hill. |
People |
Pettigrew, James Johnston |
Search Terms |
Gettysburg Campaign |
Subjects |
Grooming equipment Grooming Hair dressing Wounded in war Wounds & injuries |