Made from the shell of a tortoise, combs like this were a popular hair ornament throughout the Victorian era. The shell of the tortoise was boiled in salt water to allow it to be pressed into a mold ...

Slow and sure wins the fashion race. And this spring the gold medal winner is tortoise shell – the classic accessory with staying power. Tortoise-shell accouterments – hair combs, clips, barrettes, ...

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