2001.100.1403
Artist/Maker Mechanic Artisan
Title

Mechanic Memorial Tooth

DateCirca 1830-1840
Mediumwhale ivory
Dimensions2 1/2 × 6 in. (6.4 × 15.2 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.1403
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionMonochrome engraved. Recto: Larboard broadside portrait of a full-rigged ship in a circular frame; below this, two flowers with leaves, and a bird [?] holding in its beak in a riband inscribed "Tho['] lost to sight / to memory dear." Verso: A sarcophagus tomb, two trees, inscribed "Sacred..."; patriotic vignette of flags, cannons, wreath, sunburst, "1802" (possibly a birth date of the departed). Tip: flag, eagle, and border with inscriptions "WASHINGTON" (recto) and "LAFAYETTE" (verso).ProvenanceMrs. Clark, Little Compton, R.I. 09/14/61 $60.00
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