Ditty box

ditty box

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - BOXES
marad; scrimshaw
USA, MA
baleen; wood; metal
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.

Wood and baleen ditty box, round, possibly from Massachusetts. Engraving features 2 buildings, one with cupola, heavy cross-hatching, interlocking hearts with 2 American flags, 2 swords, and a sheathed harpoon. Fence and poplar trees accompany designs. Seam is stitched with brown thread.

1933.86