Oyster shell from Nomini Cliffs

Object/Artifact

St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1971.039.0001

Description

Shell, oyster, 6-1/2" x 7", 2 shells of oyster fossilized together, Miocene era Obtained from the Nomini Cliff area before the turn of the 20th century. Held by the Cheseldine family since then

Collection

Old Jail Artifacts Collection

Dimensions

Width

7 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Location

Room

Basement

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Places

Place

* Untyped Place

Nomini Cliffs, Va.