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Scrimshaw (USA)
This is a Scrimshaw. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is whale tooth, india ink. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
Scrimshaw
U.S.A., mid-19th century
Whale's tooth, india ink
Gift of Anonymous Donor, a-a-813
During the nineteenth century, whaling expeditions originating from New England often went halfway around the world. The folk art of scrimshaw, a process of etching and carving on whale teeth and bone, was developed by crews on these expeditions during their long hours of leisure.
This object was
donated by
Unknown.
It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- Pleated Cabriolet Fan (France)
- parchment and paper leaf, painted with gouache; pierced, painted and gilded....
- Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
- 1931-6-114
Its dimensions are
Overall (vertical): 17.5 x 7.5 x 5.5 cm (6 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Scrimshaw (USA); whale tooth, india ink; Overall (vertical): 17.5 x 7.5 x 5.5 cm (6 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; a-a-813
