Scrimshaw whale tooth, "Battle of Lake Erie Perry's Victory"

scrimshaw whale tooth

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
marad; scrimshaw
Finney, Nathaniel Sylvester (attributed to)
USA, Great Lakes, Lake Erie
Circa 1848
ivory
overall: 2 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.

Whale's tooth with carving in color - "Battle of Lake Erie Perry's Victory". Com. Oliver H. Perry N.S.M. One of a pair; other 1941.412. Brought home by Capt. Butts aboard bark BRAMIN. Sailed from New Bedford, 1847. Attributed to Nathaniel Sylvester Finney.

1941.411