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Young America

1910-1940
Place madeUnited States, North America
Ivory
Overall: 2 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 16.2 x 4.1 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
1943.25
DescriptionEngraved scrimshaw whale's tooth; engraved on the obverse with tall sailing ship.
Markingsengraved: "YOUNG AMERICA"
Whale's tooth, scrimshaw
1820-1880
1981.31
Whaler "Ann Alexander"
1910-1940
1943.20
Whale's tooth, scrimshaw
1840-1860
1981.33[dup]
Clipper Ship "Cosmos"
1910-1940
1943.28
Natives Hunting Whales
1910-1940
1943.75
Scrimshaw (whale's tooth)
1910-1940
1943.152
Charles W. Morgan
1910-1940
1943.31
Homeward Bound
1910-1940
1943.83