Baleen with an etched image of George Davidson, Master Whaler, Eden
Maker
Rene Davidson
Date2004
Object number00040041
NameScrimshaw
MediumBaleen
DimensionsOverall: 480 x 140 x 50 mm, 0.06 kg
ClassificationsDecorative and folk art
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Rene Davidson
DescriptionPiece of baleen with an etched image of George Davidson (1863-1952), a master whaler who operated out of Eden. The etching was done by his grandson Rene Davidson, copied from a photograph. The etching is titled 'George Davidson Master Whaler 1863 - Eden - 1952' and signed 'Rene Davidson 6-10-2004' (6 October 2004).
1970s
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