Artist/Maker
Thomas, Albert Alexander
Title
Four Bodkins
DateCirca 1833-1876
Mediumwhale ivory, whale skeletal bone
Dimensions[H]2"- 3 7/8"
Object number1979.48.7
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionFour lathe-turned bodkins varying in size and design. [A] Fid form, sperm whale ivory, finial turnings, length 3 3/8". [B] Fid form, sperm whale ivory, round pommel, turnings wth red sealing wax highlights (substantial losses), length 2 15/16 inches. [C] Baluster form, skeletal bone, mushroom pommel, length 2 inches. [D] Baluster form, sperm whale ivory, bullseye pommel, length 3 7/8"ProvenanceThe donors are grandchildren of Captain Albert Alexander Thomas, the maker of the scrimshaw.On View
On view
19th Century
19th Century
19th Century
19th Century
Penniman, Edward (attributed)
Unknown
