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Scrimshaw with Four Engraved Scenes

CultureAmerican
Dateearly 19th century
Mediumivory
Dimensions6 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 1 5/8 in. (15.9 x 6.5 x 4.1 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of Emeline Richardson
Object number87.23
On View
Not on view
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