SN Busk

Date19th Century

Mediumwhale skeletal bone

Dimensions1 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (2.9 × 27.6 cm)

Object number1948.30.219

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionShort. narrow panbone busk, rounded at the top, squared at the bottom, monochrome engraved one side only. Vignettes (top to bottom): "S N" in reverse; three leaves; house with chimney and fence; leafless trees; potted palm; half brig (hermaphrodite brig) under sail; spouting whale; hot-air balloon with crossed USA flags.

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