1959.0792 Tusk, view 1
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Tusk (Scrimshaw tooth)

  • Category:

    Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

  • Place of Origin:

    Probably New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1860-1929

  • Materials:

    Ivory (walrus); Ivory (elephant)

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1959.0792


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Object Number

1959.0792

Object Name

Tusk (Scrimshaw tooth)

Category

Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Probably New England, United States, North America

Date

1860-1929

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Surface, center; "U.S." engraved on inset

Subjects

Maritime; Scrimshaw; Arctic

Materials

Ivory (walrus); Ivory (elephant)

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

2 (H) , 24.8 (L) , 1.6 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

5.1 (H) , 63 (L) , 4.1 (W)

Object Description

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