"Sanibel Island, Florida" Souvenir Seashell, 1950-1980

THF173603 / "Sanibel Island, Florida" Souvenir Seashell, 1950-1980
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Souvenir

Date Made

1950-1980

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2018.103.54

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Shell (Animal material)

Color

White (Color)
Purple
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 2 in

Inscriptions

on top of shell: SANIBEL ISLAND / FLORIDA
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