Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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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, pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 6 x 4.4 cm )
Description
Whale's tooth engraved with view of the bow and port of a sailing ship under and leaning to starboard with a printed inscription below.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Object Number
1943.79
Marks
engraved: below image: "SHIP NIGER"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
