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Seashell
Souvenir Shell: Koechel's Harness Shop. Material: shell. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 6" L. x 2 3/4" H. Description: ivory colored horse conch shell with black handwriting on side: "Greetings from Koechel's Harness & Trunks & Suit Cases Waseca, Minn."; original pincushion missing.
Waseca business: Koechel Leather Shop. Shell originally had a pincushion of gold felt that was glued into the cavity. Koechel's was at 114 No. State St. & in business from 1895-1982. It was first owned by H.F. Koechel & then by his son, Alvin. The building was demolished in April 1984.