Title
Scrimshaw
Creator
Date
circa 1850
Description
Ivory whale's tooth, mounted on ivory stand. Stand has scalloped edge with red wax in crease, 3 ivory feet, 1 wooden foot (repair). Engraved portrait of a man (Mr. Deblois) wearing a cravat, vest, and jacket. Color of ink is black. Stuart Frank 11/04/2009: panbone base, red sealing wax used; whale tooth.
Medium
Ivory
Extent
6.5x3.5 in.
Identifier
71.6.1
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