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Hairbrush

Cheyenne1875/1900

Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service

Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service
Moose, WY, United States

This hairbrush is constructed of the skin of a porcupine tail that has been stretched over a smooth stick. Porcupine guard hair provided a good stout bristle with which to brush hair. The porcupine’s tail has no quills on it. The beaded band covers the seam.

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  • Title: Hairbrush
  • Creator: Cheyenne
  • Date: 1875/1900
  • Location: Plains
  • Contributor: Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service
  • Photographer: David Swift
  • Measurements: L 25.5, W 4.5 cm
  • Material: Porcupine tail, wood, glass beads
  • Current Location: Colter Bay Visitor Center
  • Catalog Number: GRTE 5663
Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service

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