Decorated nautilus shell, "Manila 1882"
decorated shell
SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTSmarad; scrimshaw
Philippines, Manila
1882
Nautilus shell (one of pair with 1942.51); lacey decoration with "Manila 1882". Compare to 1984.17.30, 1984.22.
1942.52
Nautilus shell (one of pair with 1942.51); lacey decoration with "Manila 1882". Compare to 1984.17.30, 1984.22.
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