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scrimshaw, whaletooth

human history
  • Other Name

    scrimshaw illustration: woman in costume (19th century)

  • Description

    [neck ornament] whale tooth pendant with scrimshaw of a wife or sweetheart "in costume of the period".

  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    mar.016 (maritime)

    8378 (ethnology)

    HW 243 (Hobson Wharf)

    L1994.351.21 (loan number)

  • Department
scrimshaw, mar.016

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