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old 2. Variety of small shellfish. [Children] also pried small shells less than an inch in diameter loose from the rocks at high water mark. These were shaped very much like Chinese pointed peasant hats, and were called 'ol'domans. The gelatin-like substance inside the shell was forced out...

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Summary:old 2. Variety of small shellfish. [Children] also pried small shells less than an inch in diameter loose from the rocks at high water mark. These were shaped very much like Chinese pointed peasant hats, and were called 'ol'domans. The gelatin-like substance inside the shell was forced out wth a thumbnail and the empty shell set sailing in small salt water puddles among the rocks. 2. Variety of small shellfish. 3/79 Used I and Sup Used I Used I