Scrimshaw picture frame holding silhouette of Capt. John Potter Rice.

silhouette & frame

Scrimshaw picture frame holding a silhouette of 'Capt. John Potter Rice (1798-1873), New London Conn. 1822' and 'Master whaleship Pizarro, N.L.Ct.' Obverse: Capt. John Potter Rice. New London CT./ 1822./ Mafter Whalefhip Pizarro. N.L. Ct./ Reverse: September 12th.1822/ F.M. Rice/ N. L. Conn./ Medium: pencil, ink, crayon, head in velveteen. PIZARRO: brig, built 1817 at Glastonbury, CT.