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Whale tooth (Scrimshaw tooth)
1837-1880
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
Probably New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Ivory (sperm whale)
- Ink
Museum Object Number
1967.0887
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.0887
Object Name
Whale tooth (Scrimshaw tooth)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
Probably New England; United States; North America
Date
1837-1880
Subject(s)
- Maritime
- Scrimshaw
Materials
- Ivory (sperm whale)
- Ink
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
3 (H) x 7.12 (W) x 2.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.62 (H) x 18.1 (W) x 6.35 (D)