Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw

Scrimshaw

Object number
01.335
Date
circa 1850
Description
Female figure with fanciful dress and hairstyle engraved on tooth, border is engraved. Reverse side engraved with ship in full sail, firing a cannon, and flying a long banner and an American flag.
Materials
ivory
Credit Line
Newport Historical Society Collection
Object Type
scrimshaws