Historical Seashell Collection Discovery

SOURCE npr.org
A woman collected over a thousand seashells in the late 1700s, and the collection was found in the 1980s after being believed lost for decades.

Key Points

  • Seashell collection gathered in the late 1700s
  • Believed lost for decades
  • Saved from being thrown away in the 1980s

Pros

  • Rediscovery of a valuable historical collection

Cons

  • Initial loss of the collection