Collection Highlights
Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
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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 1/2 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Engraved scrimshaw whale's tooth, engraved with a side profile of a frigate waving three flags including an American flag.
Credit Line
Gift of Fanny Shapiro
Object Number
1943.27
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
