A Scrimshaw Tooth with Patriotic Decoration, Signed

A Scrimshaw Tooth with Patriotic Decoration, Signed A.E. Hall
Mid 19th Century
decorated on all sides with images of a teamster and wagon, a patriotic eagle, two hearts pierced by an arrow, and with sawtooth and vine borders.
Length 6 3/4 inches.

Hindman is grateful to Stuart Frank, Senior Curator Emeritus of the New Bedford Whaling Museum for his assistance in the cataloging of the scrimshaw offered in this auction.
Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky
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