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Scrimshaw tooth, seated woman and a couple
tooth
SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETHmarad; scrimshaw
0 x 4.88 x 0
Sperm whale tooth engraved on one side with portrait of seated woman in elaborate dress. On reverse is engraved a young couple standing together. Over their heads is a cloud in which appears 2 clasping hands with a third hand above them bestowing a blessing. Very faint etching of an uncompleted engraving on side of tooth.
1939.1766