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Painted Spondylus Shell
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| Accession #: | 4.1.4 |
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| Title: | Painted Spondylus Shell |
| Object Type: | Material, Animal |
| Participants: |
Campbell, Amasa B. (collector)
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| Physical Description: | Red-orange and white Spondylus shell with long curved spines protruding from the outer surface at different lengths. The surface is rough and porous. The rear of the shell comes together at a natural hinge, similar to that of a clam shell. |
| Description: | After Grace Campbell died in 1924 and her home became a museum, the family donated several small collections, probably amassed by Amasa B, Campbell (1845-1912). These ranged from souvenir paperweights and military ribbons, to a collection of seashells and mineral specimens gathered from regional mining sites. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Natural History (Natural History)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W x D 6 x 6 1/2 x 3"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
shell (animal material) (Material)
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| Credit Line: | A.B. Campbell Estate, 1925 |
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