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Nautilus Shell
Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Dichromate Inc.
Date made: date unknown
Materials: reflection hologram; glass
Measurements: 5 in x 4 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms
Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-1982.29
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Dichromate Inc.
Date made: date unknown
Materials: reflection hologram; glass
Measurements: 5 in x 4 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms
Under any kind of light, the outline of a nautilus shell and its segments appears. When held directly under a light, an alabaster-like sheen appears over the entire shell.
Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-1982.29