Object Number 1958.2858

Object Name

Box (Scrimshaw tooth)

Category

Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Canada, North America

Origin Notes

Previous creation place given "United States," updated to Subarctic and needs further research. [AWagner 7/22]

Date

1900-1950

Subjects

Animals; Maritime; Arctic

Materials

Ivory (tooth); Ivory (elephant); Wood

Techniques

Carved

Dimensions (inches)

3.1 (L) , 2.2 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

7.8 (L) , 5.5 (W)

Object Description

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