Shell collection
Category
Natural History / Animals, Plants & Fossils
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cowrie shell
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 40456.2
Summary
A collection of thirteen small cowrie shells in a Morelands safety match box. Part of the contents of the biscuit tin (NT23160).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.