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SCRIMSHAW (TUMBLER)

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

Turned ivory drink tumbler with three grooves around circumference. 1 near top; 2 near base

Historical information

(Original J + JO Bell list item #64 p.6 /8)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.243
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Contextual information

Some local buyers purchased whale's teeth from CBWC and used them for turning on lathes to make goblets, egg cups and many other trinkets.

Keywords
Albany's Historic Whaling Station Collection
Whaleworld Museum
Year
c. 1970
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Scientific or research significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
66
Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Albany's Historic Whaling Station