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Oyster shells

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Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-23212

Description

Box of oyster shells. Most in complete halves, not broken. Contained in small wooden box painted blue, no lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shell (animal material)
shell (animal material)
Shell
SHELL, OYSTER

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.5 x 14.875 x 10.625 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2953

Places

Maine (United States)

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