Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Title
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object name
Whale's tooth
Date
1840-1900
Medium
Ivory, ink
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Scrimshaw whale's tooth with an engraving of a sitting dog with a dead swan at its feet .
Object Number
1943.109
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
