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Shell Box

Description: Holiday souvenirs. As sold in the Isle of Man 1960s/70s. The donor Miss Mona Douglas' friend Giovanelli, was the principal importer to the Isle of Man of exotic shells and shell novelties.
1] circular box with concentric rings of small, pearly, tops on bases of pink card.

It was the sort of item purchased as a holiday souvenir by the many summer visitors who stayed in the Isle of Man's capital during the holiday season.

Measurements: overall: 6 x 9 cm

Object name: shell; souvenir

Collection: Social History Collection

ID Number: 1988-0349/1

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