Whalebone corset busk

busk

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - BUSKS
marad; scrimshaw
whalebone
overall: 1 1/16 x 13 5/16 x 1/8 in.;13-3/8 x 1-5/8 in.

Whalebone corset busk, rounded ends. Engraved and colored on one side, symmetrical harbor scene, village and trees at both ends, entrance to harbor; at both sides of harbor entrance a house flying US flag (flags flying in opposite directions) and vessels (mostly schooners, all starboard view.) Trees colored green, water blue, some flags red.

1959.1134