Pearl shells from Solomon Islands
Object No. E1274
Shells (4), pearl shell (Meleagrina margaretifera), Solomon Islands, acquired 1892
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Summary
Physical Description
Three large and one small black lipped mother of pearl shell.(SB). see H270 and duplicate entry E1385 (SB). "No. 1274 E. / BLACK LIPPED / MOTHER-OF-PEARL SHELL. / Meleagrina margaritifera, Linn: var. / Used in the manufactue of the commoner class of buttons. / Solomon Islands.." (PL). Black Lipped Mother of Pearl Shell, Solomon Is. (LC).
DIMENSIONS
Height
180 mm
Width
180 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1890
Acquisition Date
31 March 1890
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