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scrimshaw, sperm whale tooth

human history
  • Other Name

    scrimshaw tooth featuring US flag

  • Description

    scrimshaw on sperm whale tooth; painted shields bearing stars and stripes.

  • Place
  • Associated Place
  • Accession Number
    1935.279
  • Other Id

    22174.1 (ethnology)

    mar.225.1 (maritime)

    HW 11905 (Hobson Wharf)

    L1994.351.439 (loan number)

  • Department

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