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Names
Scrimshaw Collection
IDs
TMAG1
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Descriptions
Scrimshaw primarily associated with the Tasmanian whaling industry. It consists of engraved sperm whale teeth, jaw bones, and bone plaques showing a variety of scenes, including whaling activities, romantic and rural scenes, portraits and caricatures. It also includes carved and turned objects for domestic and maritime uses such as corset busks, pin cushions, walking sticks, fids and seam rubbers. Date range circa 1820s to 1900. Approximately 200 items.
Subjects
Carvings; Scrimshaw
Crowther; Domestic life; McGregor; Men's clothing & accessories; Sperm whale teeth; Tasmania; Whaling industry; Women's clothing & accessories
Coverage Spatial
Tasmania
Coverage Temporal
1815
1905
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Dates
2012-05-30 23:40