Scrimshaw tooth, "Success to our Navy"

tooth

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
marad; scrimshaw
USA
ivory
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.

Scrimshawed tooth, polychrome; on one side patriotic symbols including American eagle, shield, cannons, "E Pluribus Unum", and roses; other side has anchor, 3-masted ship with guns, and banner with "Success to our Navy"; one of pair with 1941.429.


UNIDENTIFIED naval vessel
1941.430

Related Subjects

Naval art and science
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