Colorful Scallops: Scampering Butterflies of the Sea (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1972 May 26 - 1972 September 30

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in May 26, 1972 and closed September 30, 1972. Located in Section 12, Floor 2 in the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall at the American Museum of Natural History. "Colorful Scallops: Scampering Butterflies of the Sea" was an exhibition of shells collected by Jesse H. Webb consisting of approximately 300 species that were permanently given to the Museum by his son, William H. Webb.

Summary

"Colorful Scallops: Scampering Butterflies of the Sea" was an exhibition of shells collected by Jesse H. Webb consisting of approximately 300 species that were permanently given to the Museum by his son, William H. Webb. The shells were thoroughly cleaned and displayed to show off their colors. Also on display were examples of silverware, ceramics and artifacts that have a scallop motif. Dr. William K. Emerson, curator of mollusks and chairman of the Department of Living Invertebrates was responsible for the exhibit. The shells were displayed in the second floor Roosevelt Hall of The American Museum of Natural History from May 25 through September, 1972.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Dr. William K. Emerson, curator of mollusks and chairman of the AMNH Department of Living Invertebrates

Sources

New York Times, 6/5/72

Sunday Star-Ledger (Newark, N.J.), 5/28/72.

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, January 25, 1972. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, May 19, 1972. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

New York State Roosevelt Memorial.
Location of exhibition.

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