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Scallop Shell

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Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-66815

Description

Scallop shell, red, white, luminous pearl-like multi-color

Details

Descriptive Terms

scallop shell
shell (animal material)
Shellwork
Shellwork

Associated Person

Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909
Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930

Associated Building

Original to Sarah Orne Jewett House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 5/8 x 4 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth L.P. Richardson

Accession Number

1966.2207

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