Shell

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Shell

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.861

Description

A spiral shell with a triangular design. The gastropod has teeth at the foot and the colorings are striped white and caramel. The shell is similar in shape to a conch.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-3/8 in

Width

6 in

Length

6-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 6 x 6 5/8 in. (13.7 x 15.2 x 16.8 cm)

Material

Calcium

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1946 - Shell - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

The type of shell is cassis curenuta or linnaeus, from the Indo-Pacific region. The shell is common.

Note Type

General Note

Note

Natural history interest.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom