Seashell

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Seashell

Entry/Object ID

7.84.4

Description

Souvenir Shell: Koechel's Harness Shop. Material: shell. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 6" L. x 2 3/4" H. Description: ivory colored horse conch shell with black handwriting on side: "Greetings from Koechel's Harness & Trunks & Suit Cases Waseca, Minn."; original pincushion missing.

Context

Waseca business: Koechel Leather Shop. Shell originally had a pincushion of gold felt that was glued into the cavity. Koechel's was at 114 No. State St. & in business from 1895-1982. It was first owned by H.F. Koechel & then by his son, Alvin. The building was demolished in April 1984.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Seashell

Class

Advertising Medium

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

August 30, 1999

Update Date

November 21, 2024