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SCRIMSHAW (FORCEPS FOR GLOVES)
Subcollections
Overview
Carved bone spring loaded forceps
Historical information
A tool to access fingers in old style gloves. (Reference: Jill Bell in conversation with AG 20.3.99) (original J & JO Bell list item #82 p7 /8)
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.291
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Bone
Metal
Width
40 mm
Height or length
165 mm
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Scientific or research significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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A pair of forceps made from whalebone.
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