2001.100.4997
Artist/Maker DeMontigny, Clarence W. Nov 20, 1885-Dec 26, 1957
Place MadeUnited States
Title

Single-flue harpoon

Mediumink on paper
Dimensions3 1/2 × 8 in. (8.9 × 20.3 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.4997
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionSketch of a single-flue harpoon (iron and wood shaft). Part of a series of 32 vignettes known as "The Old Sea Chest".ProvenanceIncidentally acquired in a lot with O-509, O-510, O-511, and O-528, and others not accessioned. No separate value assigned. Insurance value: $75.00. Nina Hellman, Nantucket, MA, 05/08/1996
On View
Not on view
2001.100.4970
Sea chest decorated with ship and whale vignettes
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4969
Try-pot and Flensing Tools
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4971
Ensemble: shoulder gun, bomb lance, firkin, blubber hook
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4976
Sperm whale - starboard view
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4983
Ensemble: hand tools (for scrimshaw?)
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4984
Blubber hook with blanket-piece toggle
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4985
Sailmaker's bench
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4986
Whale stamps
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4972
Loading a barrel to starboard, showing puncheon barrel, tongs, and rig
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4979
Sperm whale sounding
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4980
Rorqual blow
DeMontigny, Clarence W.
2001.100.4981
Sperm whale breaching
DeMontigny, Clarence W.

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