Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whale's tooth
Object Number:
1943.76
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory, black ink
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 7 x 14.3 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: "THE GEM OF THE PACIFIC"
Description:
Engraved scrimshaw whale's tooth; engraved with black ink on the obverse with a profile view of a frigate flying flags including American flag.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
