Scrimshaw needle case
Date19th century
Object number00000731
NameCase
MediumWhale bone
DimensionsOverall: 58 x 12 mm
ClassificationsDecorative and folk art
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionScrimshaw needle case made from whale bone. The precision shown indicates it was been made by a professional using a lathe and drill.SignificanceScrimshandering proved to be an ideal occupation for sailors when active whaling was at a standstill, and is an integral part of the story of a sailor's life at sea.
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