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December 25, 1885
Port Tobacco Times, And Charles County Advertiser
Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland
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Col. J. Thomas Scharf plans to open Maryland's State Museum in Annapolis during the legislative session, showcasing curiosities like oysters sealing an ink bottle and fossil shells from the Patuxent River donated by Prof. Chas E. Munroe.
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The State Museum.
Col. J. Thomas Scharf, Land Commissioner of Maryland, expects to throw open the doors of the museum in Annapolis and show off the numerous curiosities he has in store for curious people, during the session of the Legislature.
It will no doubt make many open their eyes wide when they behold the collections which has been gathered by the indefatigable Colonel during the short time he has had the subject of a museum in hand. Contributions are constantly coming in, and already form a very interesting collection of curiosities. Among the latest donations is a curiosity in the shape of two small oysters, size of a silver quarter, growing out of the mouth of a half pint ink bottle. The oysters form a complete stopper for the bottle, which is full of water, and not a drop of which will run out when the bottle is turned upside down. Prof. Chas E. Munroe, of the Naval Academy, has also presented the museum with a group of fossil shells taken from the mouth of the Patuxent river.
Col. J. Thomas Scharf, Land Commissioner of Maryland, expects to throw open the doors of the museum in Annapolis and show off the numerous curiosities he has in store for curious people, during the session of the Legislature.
It will no doubt make many open their eyes wide when they behold the collections which has been gathered by the indefatigable Colonel during the short time he has had the subject of a museum in hand. Contributions are constantly coming in, and already form a very interesting collection of curiosities. Among the latest donations is a curiosity in the shape of two small oysters, size of a silver quarter, growing out of the mouth of a half pint ink bottle. The oysters form a complete stopper for the bottle, which is full of water, and not a drop of which will run out when the bottle is turned upside down. Prof. Chas E. Munroe, of the Naval Academy, has also presented the museum with a group of fossil shells taken from the mouth of the Patuxent river.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
State Museum
Annapolis
Curiosities
Oysters
Fossil Shells
Ink Bottle
Naval Academy
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. J. Thomas Scharf
Prof. Chas E. Munroe
Where did it happen?
Annapolis, Maryland; Patuxent River
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. J. Thomas Scharf
Prof. Chas E. Munroe
Location
Annapolis, Maryland; Patuxent River
Event Date
During The Session Of The Legislature
Story Details
Col. J. Thomas Scharf prepares to open the State Museum in Annapolis with collected curiosities, including oysters growing in an ink bottle and fossil shells from the Patuxent river donated by Prof. Chas E. Munroe.