Decorated nautilus shell, "Manila 1882"

decorated shell

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS
marad; scrimshaw
Philippines, Manila
1882
overall: 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.

Nautilus shell (one of pair with 1942.52); lacey decoration with "Manila 1882". Compare to 1984.17.30, 1984.22.

1942.51