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"Queen Conch" mollusk (Strombus gigas), found in the waters of Florida and the Caribbean

"Queen Conch" mollusk (Strombus gigas), found in the waters of Florida and the Caribbean

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"Queen Conch" mollusk (Strombus gigas), found in the waters of Florida and the Caribbean
Natural specimen
CultureUnknown
Titles
  • "Queen Conch" mollusk (Strombus gigas), found in the waters of Florida and the Caribbean
Dateno date
Possible placeFlorida, United States
MediumShell
Dimensions10 in. (25.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.79.1
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg, 1975; given to MFAH, 1979

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