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SCRIMSHAW (EGG CUPs)

Ross Freeman
c. 1970
Subcollections
Albany's Historic Whaling Station Scrimshaw
Overview

2 turned ivory egg cups (a) has groove around base

Dimensions:
A: 60 x 41
B: 59 x 45

Historical information

Made by Ross Freeman (Ref. Jill Bell in converstn with AG 20.3.99) (Original J + JO Bell list item #64 p.6 /8)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.248a-b
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
47 mm
Height or length
63 mm
Weight
101 g
Keywords
FREEMAN Ross
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Scrimshaw
Year
c. 1970
Statement of significance

This item has social and historical significance. It was made by a local Albany artist, using materials taken from whales harvested by the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company when it was operational. Objects such as these were carved by former employees and locals who acquired whalebone, ivory and baleen from the whaling station.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Public location
Object (a) is on display in the Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
94
Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

One of two ivory egg cups made by Ross Freeman who was a foreman of the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company.
One of two ivory egg cups made by Ross Freeman who was a foreman at the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company.

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