Scrimshaw tooth, etched figures of women

tooth

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
marad; scrimshaw
ivory
Overall: 5 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.

Whale tooth, etched on one side 3/4 length picture of woman, holding fan in right hand, flowered and striped dress, pin prick dots for outline still visible; on other side, full length figure of standing woman wearing hat, hands in pockets, wearing brooch and scarf around neck, pin prick dots for outline.

1939.1721