Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles A. Lamb (1829-1893)
Date:
1878
Object Number:
1893.2
Medium:
Oil on millboard
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Nutmeg grater
Object Number:
INV.747
Date:
ca. 1700-1800
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in black ink on obverse: "E67"
Description:
Scrimshaw nutmeg grater, figure of a man in armor with shield and sword standing over lion.
Gallery Label:
The grater on the reverse is missing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
