Iris flowers (HMS IRIS) and the Prince of Wales badge
Date1860
Object number00009038
NameScrimshaw
MediumSperm whale tooth
DimensionsOverall: 132 x 52 mm, 0.4 kg
ClassificationsDecorative and folk art
Credit LineANMM Collection
HistoryHMS IRIS was the first flagship of the Australia Station between 1859 and 1861 during which time it participated in the First Taranaki War in New Zealand.
19th Century
19th century
