Title

Children

Date19th Century

Mediumwhale ivory

Dimensions2 1/8 × 4 1/8 in. (5.4 × 10.5 cm)

Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer

Object number2001.100.1650

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionMonochrome engraved both sides. Recto: Full-length standing figure of a young boy in a long tunic and overseas-type hat with trailing ribbons; holding a sailboat toy (model). Verso: Full-length standing figure of a young girl in short-sleeve dress, high button shoes, jewelry (choker, pendant, bracelet, ?earrings).ProvenancePair with S-1178-B (2001.100.1651). Mahggs Bros., London, June 1966 (acquired with S-1164).

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