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SCRIMSHAW (SEWING KIT)
Subcollections
Overview
(a): Carved ivory cylinder, similar in form to rolling pin. One end unscrews to reveal, (b) central spindle around which is wrapped thread. Centre is hollow to contain needles.
Historical information
Made by Ralph Bennet. (Ref. Jill Bell in conversation with AG 20.3.99)(original J&JO Bell list item#80 p7. /8)
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.279a,b
Item type
Objects
Material
Ivory
Leather
Width
25 mm
Height or length
100 mm
Weight
63 g
Place made
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
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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