Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
Object Number:
1943.24
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 6 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 16.2 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: "CONTEST"
Description:
Whale's tooth with image of ship under full sail, flying the American flag off the stern, inscribed over name of ship on obverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
