Giant Oyster Shell

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Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-12470

Description

Grayish black exterior with pieces of two other shells embedded into the surface. Pearl gray interior body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shell (animal material)
shell (animal material)
Shell
SHELL

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.375 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1619

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