Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw
Title
Scrimshaw
Object name
Whale's tooth
Date
1910-1940
Medium
Ivory, ink
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 7 x 15.9 cm )
Description
Engraved scrimshaw whale's tooth, engraving on obverse is of a view of four frigates leaving some form of part.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Fannny Shapiro
Object Number
1943.95
Marks
engraved: "Commodore John Paul Fleet Leaving/ L'orient"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
