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1950s Framed Shadow Box Specimen Collection
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A hinged naturalist’s case housing 156 catalogued marine specimens from North America, each numbered and precisely placed in a shadowbox display. Beyond the array of delicate gastropods and bivalves, you'll find starfish, a sand dollar, sea urchins, a preserved seahorse, coral, and even a small horseshoe crab. The shells and sea life are arranged on a golden, sand-textured ground, giving the entire display a warm, sunlit glow. Each side includes a typewritten legend, mapping every piece by name and number. Thoughtfully assembled and lovingly preserved, the case reflects the obsessive eye and steady hand of a mid-20th century collector part scientific record, part seaside poetry.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 25.125 in (63.82 cm)Depth: 18.875 in (47.95 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 34311stDibs: LU824845110232
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