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Scrimshaw

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Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-171409

Description

Tooth with scrimshaw decoration depicting a horse and a floral basket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scrimshaws
dentin
Picture, Scrimshaw

Inscription

M14560 (handwritten)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

FD055

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 5/8 x 1 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1455

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