Antique souvenir cowrie shell and sterling silver snuff box engraved "1752 ZMMZ Thoughtless", a reference to the 18th century novel by Eliza Haywood, The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, published in 1751. A novel of "female development",
Betsy Thoughtless is the story of the metamorphosis of the protagonist from thoughtless coquette to thoughtful wife.
Description
Antique souvenir tiny cowrie shell and sterling silver snuff box engraved "1752 ZMMZ Thoughtless", a reference to the 18th century novel by Eliza Haywood, The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, published in 1751. A novel of "female development", Betsy Thoughtless is the story of the metamorphosis of the protagonist from thoughtless coquette to thoughtful wife. The cowrie shell is a yonic symbol that represents fertility, feminine powers, healing, magic, and good luck.
Sizing + Info
This piece is an antique.
Piece is approximately 3/4".
Shipping
$10 standard shipping, free shipping on orders of $100 or more
