1979.48.2
Artist/Maker Thomas, Albert Alexander
Title

Miniature goblet

DateCirca 1833-1876
Mediumwhale ivory
Dimensions2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Object number1979.48.2
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionSmall, footed stemware goblet, turned from a single sperm whale tooth, slightly chamfered bowl. Approximately the size of a shot glass.ProvenanceThe donors are grandchildren of Captain Albert Alexander Thomas, the maker of the scrimshaw.
On View
On view
Image Not Available for Set of Miniature Goblets
Set of Miniature Goblets
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
1979.48.3
Miniature Goblet
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
1979.48.7
Four Bodkins
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
Dipper handle
Dipper handle
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
1948.30.405
Napkin ring (one of a pair)
Thomas, Albert Alexander
1948.30.405
Whale Ivory Napkin Rings (pair)
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
2001.100.243
Coconut-Shell Goblet (one of a pair)
2001.100.244
Coconut-Shell Goblet (one of a pair)
Curling Rod
Curling Rod
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
Candlestick Yarn-Winder
Candlestick Yarn-Winder
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
Image Not Available for Three Spreaders
Three Spreaders
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876
Coconut-shell bowl
Coconut-shell bowl
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Circa 1833-1876

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