Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
gift of F H Worsfold, 1935, collection of Auckland Museum, Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1935.179, 21812.1
Public Access Text
This scrimshaw was one of two given to Mrs Greenway of Koutiti, Bay of Islands who settled there in 1832. The etching of a ship was drawn by Captain George Clapham.
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1840-1850
Associated Notes
scrimshaw whale tooth : One of two given to Mrs. Greenway of Koutiti, Bay of Islands. Mrs. Greenway came to the Bay in 1832.
Associated Place
Associated Date
Circa 1840-1850
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Last Update
15 May 2023
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