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SCRIMSHAW (TUMBLER)
Subcollections
Overview
Turned ivory tumbler, tapers to small base with central groove around it. One groove at top
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.244
Item type
Objects
Material
Ivory
Width
41 mm
Height or length
98 mm
Weight
135 g
Contextual information
J. & Jo Bell list item 64 page 6/8
Statement of significance
Historic: Possibly made by a local person - locals purchased whale teeth and used a lathe to make objects from the teeth.
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Scientific or research significance
Public location
Scrimshaw cpbd 14
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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Turned ivory cup made from sperm whale tooth
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