Shellwork anchor

shellwork anchor

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS
marad; scrimshaw
Matthews, L. Victoria
USA, RI, Providence; CUBA
1885
Dome H. 16-1/2; Diam. 12-3/4 in.

Shellwork anchor, on base under glass bell dome; anchor covered with shells which were gathered in Cuba about 1875. Made by L. Victoria Matthews, of Providence, RI, in 1885; example of New England handicraft.

1957.100