Contributed by L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes
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Description
Abalone shells on display at the L.C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley around 1950. Abalones are considered a delicacy, and the iridescent interiors of their shells are often used to make jewelry.
About This Item
- Title: Abalone Shells, Fairfield, ca. 1950
- Creation Date: circa 1950
- Subject Date: circa 1950
- Location: Hinckley, Fairfield, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 16.5 cm
- Local Code: 2002.29.794
- Collection: Good Will Home Association collection
- Object Type: Image
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L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley HomesRoute 201, Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4250
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