Whale ivory shuttle
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Whale ivory shuttle

Mediumwhale ivory, non-ferrous metal
Dimensions3 × 5/8 × 3/8 in. (7.6 × 1.6 × 1 cm)
Object number2005.1.12
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA tatting shuttle (tatting bobbin), made from three pieces of whale ivory, pierced with two hearts on each side, with metal fastenings.
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