008 busk
Identification number: 008
Object: Corset busk
Material: Whale skeletal bone
Artist: unknown
Date: 19th century
Basis style
Length: 12 1/4" 31.1 cm
Width: 1 11/16" 4.3 cm
Thickness: 1/16" 2 mm
Pigment: Black, red, gold
Tool used: knife
Design description: - Face Top to bottom: Angel holding Holy Bible, urn with roses, seal of Rhode Island with word "Hope" over anchor, sailing ship
Verso:
Condition: Dirty overall
Cleaned 17 May 1999
Other notes:
Location: Box 1
Cataloged by Judith N. Lund - Date: 29 March 1999
