Scrimshaw tooth, theatrical scene

scrimshaw tooth

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
marad; scrimshaw
4.75 x 2.75 x 1.75

Engraved whale's tooth; woman looking over her shoulder to man offering his hand, probably a theatrical presentation from the mid-19th century; possibly same engraver as 1997.76.10; possibly pinprick method; from collection of material related to Ernest Gates and the Jibboom Club.


1997.76.9

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