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SCRIMSHAW (WALKING STICK)

Subcollections
Scrimshaw
Overview

Carved bone walking stick with simulated woven top knot (has rubber stopper at bottom end).

Historical information

From original J + JO Bell Collection. List item #65 p6./8

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.304
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Themes
Maritime > Whaling
Material
Bone
Rubber
Width
48 mm
Height or length
862 mm
Weight
451 g
Contextual information

It is said that John Bell swapped a trypot with Hull Museum for this and 252, 253, 267, 268, 277, 485 (Reference: Jill Bell in conversation with AG 20.3.99)

Keywords
Scrimshaw
Hull Museum
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Whaleworld Museum
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
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Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Walking stick made from whale bone.
Walking stick made from whale bone.
Walking stick handle detail.

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