1979.48.15
Artist/Maker Thomas, Albert Alexander
DateCirca 1833-1876
Mediumwood, whale ivory
Dimensions17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm)
Object number1979.48.15
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA rolling pin with the barrel comprised of three different kinds wood and each end is capped with a large turned cylinder of whale ivory. The whole rolling pin is through-drilled with a dowel axle with two through-drilled, baluster-turned handles of sperm whale ivory, and terminating in a dome-shaped turned caps of whale ivory.ProvenanceDonors are grandchildren of Captain Albert Alexander Thomas, maker of the scrimshaw.
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