Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw

Scrimshaw

Object number
71.6.2
Date
circa 1850
Description
Ivory whale's tooth mounted with pegs on ivory stand. Stand has scalloped edge with red wax in crease of edge, four ivory feet. Incised portrait of Mrs. Henrietta Deblois, wearing beads, a jacket, and a cross. Some red coloring in lips and beads.
Materials
whale bone
ivory
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Lillian Deblois Fox
Object Type
scrimshaws
Related People & Organizations
DeBlois, Stephen (associated)
Fox, Lillian Deblois, Mrs. (associated)