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Scrimshaw tooth, three women
scrimshaw tooth
SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETHmarad; scrimshaw
6.00 x 2.75 x 1.63
Engraved whale's tooth; on one side, two women in sheer dresses; on other side, nude woman with blindfold; identified as "Mary + Ella" and "Anna + Mary"; REF: depicted clothing dates to circa 1795-1805, probably not the date of the engraving; from collection of material related to Ernest Gates and the Jibboom Club.
1997.76.11