{"product_id":"texas-state-lightning-whelk-seashell-gift-pack-vintage-postcard-egg-casing-baby-shells","title":"Loving Coastal Living Texas State Lightning Whelk Seashell Gift Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lightning Whelk was adopted by the State Legislature in 1987 as the Texas State Sea Shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Texas State Sea Shell Postcard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 3\"-4\" Lightning Whelk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Piece of a lightning whelk egg casing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Baby lightning whelks straight from the casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese gift packs were inspired and created originally from the previous owners of Shell World, The Branch Family.  Mildred Tate from the Brazosport Museum, Hall of Malacology directed State Senator Buster Brown from Lake Jackson to Shell World to retrieve this seashell to present to Governor Bill Clements. It was named the Texas State Seashell. House concurrent resolution #75. They also provided small lightning whelks that were presented to each of 70 to 75 legislators at this signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe acquired the Shell World inventory after it's 44 years of serving The Texas Gulf Coast and are proudly continuing this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique gift pack features the Texas State Seashell, the Lightning Whelk, along with a vintage postcard and baby shells. Perfect for anyone who cherishes Texas coastal heritage, it beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the Lone Star State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexasGifts.com curators found Loving Coastal Living's approach to celebrating Texas marine life unmatched in authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvenance: Texas-made memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas-themed gifts, educational purposes, and coastal decor enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loving Coastal Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44367247016015,"sku":"TSSS","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4606\/8303\/files\/texas-state-sea-shell-gift-pack-633363.jpg?v=1768673845","url":"https:\/\/texasgifts.com\/products\/texas-state-lightning-whelk-seashell-gift-pack-vintage-postcard-egg-casing-baby-shells","provider":"The Texas Gift Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}