Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object Number:
1943.13
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 15.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Whale's tooth engraved, blackened and polychromed with scene of ship at dock being loaded or unloaded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.