Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object Number:
1943.83
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory, red and black ink
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Marks:
engraved: "HOMEWARD BOUND"
Description:
Engraved and polychromed scrimshaw whale's tooth; engraved in black and red on the obverse with a profile view of a frigate with an American flag.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
