Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
1798
1937.587
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Title
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object name
Whale's tooth
Date
1910-1940
Medium
Ivory, ink
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 7 x 2.9 cm )
Description
Engraved scrimshaw whale's tooth, engraved on the obverse with a frigate approaching. (bow view)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Object Number
1943.31
Marks
engraved: "CHAS W. MORGAN"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
