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Whale tooth (Scrimshaw tooth)
1830-1840
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Ivory (sperm whale)
- Ink
Museum Object Number
1967.0861
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.0861
Object Name
Whale tooth (Scrimshaw tooth)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1830-1840
Subject(s)
- Maritime
- Scrimshaw
Materials
- Ivory (sperm whale)
- Ink
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
3.87 (H) x 8.25 (W) x 2.12 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.84 (H) x 20.96 (W) x 5.4 (D)