Geological specimen - Shells, 1920s

Historical information

The shells were collected from Torquay beaches in the 1920s

Significance

This collection of shells reflects the geological history of the Torquay area. Shells of this type have largely disappeared from Torquay beaches so these provide a record of ones that used to be found on the local beaches.

Physical description

Two large shells and glass bowl each containing a collection of small shells

Subjects

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