Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object Number:
1943.90
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 6 x 1 7/8 in. ( 6.4 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Whale's tooth engraved and blackened with battle scene with two men-of-war (two ships).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.