A "conch" sea shell with a spiral pattern: The top comes to a point; the bottom (the mouth) is wide with spiral bumps; the dominant colors are brown and white with grey speckles and lines.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1933
Date made: r. 1868 - 1933
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
4-3/4 in
Width
6 in
Length
12 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 6 x 12 in. (12.1 x 15.2 x 30.5 cm)
Dimension Description
1/4" diameter
Diameter
6 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Material
Shell
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Natural corrosion and chips around the mouth.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.
Note Type
General Note
Note
Natural history interest.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Unknown, Missing