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Conch shell

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-258994

Description

Conch shell is white with a pink interior and spiral form. Once used as a planter.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shell (animal material)

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

446.1981

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.650

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