Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object Number:
1943.33
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory, ink
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 14 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: "SHIP JAMES ARNOLD"
Description:
Engraved whale's tooth, engraving of frigate from the stern perspective; whale blowing at bottom of tooth.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
