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Seashells, Collected by Thomas Edison, Fort Myers, Florida, circa 1885

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THF164030 / Seashells, Collected by Thomas Edison, Fort Myers, Florida, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shell

Date Made

circa 1885

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

80.20.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Glass (Material)
Shell (Animal material)

Dimensions

Width: 13 in
Length: 13 in
Depth: 2.625 in

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