1998.14
Artist/Maker Sperm Whale
Mediumoil
Object number1998.14
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionFive gallons of spermaceti (head matter) from a stranded sperm whale on Nantucket.ProvenanceGifted to us by the Nantucket Historical Association - wax substance boiled down by Curator Judith N. Lund - Robert Hauser placed in 4 plastic containers of 4 liter capacity each
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