Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whale's tooth
Object name
Whale's tooth
Date
1910-1940
Medium
Ivory, black ink
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 7 x 14.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Engraved scrimshaw whale's tooth; engraved with black ink on the obverse with a profile view of a frigate flying flags including American flag.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Object Number
1943.76
Marks
engraved: "THE GEM OF THE PACIFIC"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
