Little Neck clams (1842, 1854, 1855)

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   Merriam-Webster has 1883 and OED has 1884 for "little neck" or "Little Neck" (NY) clams.  The BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE goes back to the early 1840s and I'm expecting some hits when that becomes available in full text.  George Thompson should tell us if he finds any clams.


   From Literature Online:

Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 [Author Record]
Sporting Scenes and Sundry Sketches, [Editor] Hawes, William Post. Volume 2 (1842) 481Kb
Sporting Scenes and Sundry Sketches, [Editor] Hawes, William Post. Volume 2 478Kb
Found 1 hit:
Main text 471Kb
MISCELLANIES. 270Kb
CRIES OF NEW YORK. 18Kb
...and elected by the Senate.  Little-necked clam-boys are examined and certificated...


   8 June 1854, NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, pg. 7:
   Little Neck clams always on hand.


   May 1855, HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE (Making of America-Cornell), pg. 746:
   ..."Little Neck clams" of New York...