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A scrimshaw depicting The U.S. Frigate Brandywine and Poseidon.
scrimshaws
ivory (tooth component)
Sculpture
Carving
Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw
Tenney, Samuel, Mr., 1827-1912
6 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. G.M. Bullard
1925.194
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