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On Display: House - Lancaster Room
Box (Scrimshaw tooth)
1900-1950
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
Canada; North America
Materials
- Ivory (tooth)
- Ivory (elephant)
- Wood
Museum Object Number
1958.2858
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2858
Object Name
Box (Scrimshaw tooth)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
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
Subject(s)
- Animals
- Maritime
- Arctic
Materials
- Ivory (tooth)
- Ivory (elephant)
- Wood
Techniques
- Carved
Dimensions (inches)
2.2 (W) x 3.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.5 (W) x 7.8 (L)