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Some beautiful Shells from Otaheite

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

July 7, 1800

Primary Source Reference:

Philadelphia Gazette, 7 July 1800

Additional Source Text:

"They are arranged in a glass case by themselves, and may be studied with advantage; having a catalogue descriptive of each specimen, and where found."

Notes:

Thomas Fitzsimons (1741-1811) was an American merchant and statesman of Philadelphia. He represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the U.S. Congress.

Specimen Type:

Shells

Current Scientific Name