Scrimshaw whale tooth

Production date
1864
 Description
Scrimshaw whale tooth with the Great Seal of the United States and the motto "E Pluribus Unum" ('one from many') on one side with a scroll dated 1864. On the other side is a depiction of a whale with 'Ship Gazelle of Nantucket' inscribed above. Created by "Master Daniel F. Worth".
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Object detail

Production date
1864
Media/Materials
whale tooth
Measurements
length 167mm
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1974/68/1

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