Shell

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Shell

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1946

Description

A spiral shell with a triangular shape. The shell is similar in shape to a conch.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6-1/2 in

Width

8 in

Depth

9-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 8 x 9 1/4 in. (16.5 x 20.3 x 23.5 cm)

Material

Shell

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.861 - Shell - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

The type of shell is "Cassis Cornuta" or "Linnaeus" from the INDO-PACIFIC Region and the shell is common. The gastropod has teeth at the foot and the colorings are striped white and carmel.

Note Type

General Note

Note

Natural history interest.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Dining Room