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Small Shell Obelisk with Inset Tin Type Photographs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-317701

Description

Small scale obelisk made of wood and covered with small shells. Tin type photographs inset on three sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

obelisks (monumental pillars)
tintypes (prints)
shell (plant material)
Marker, Site
Monument
Obelisk
Obelisk

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Helen W. Kelsey

Accession Number

1936.82

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