Scrimshaw walrus tusk, naval officer and naval battle

walrus tusk

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TUSKS
marad; scrimshaw
Perry, William
0 x 24.25 x 0

Walrus tusk engraved by William Perry (1895- ) of New Bedford featuring bust portrait of naval officer, possibly Bainbridge, and 2 naval battle scenes, possibly USS CONSTITUTION vs. HMS JAVA. Scrimshander's initials are hidden in scenes.


1957.588

Related Subjects

Naval battles
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