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Shells in bottles

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-13958

Description

Two glass vials with small seashells.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knickknacks
glass (material)
shell (animal material)
shell (animal material)
Glass
Shell
BRIC-A-BRAC

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.75 (H), 0.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.146.2

Places

Maine (United States)

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