Material: Ivory Date: c. 19th Century Pigment: none Tool used: knife, lathe Design description: Ball knob and turned ring above tapered shaft, small turned band around center of ball, 2 grooves (probably dirt rather than Pigment:) at top of shaft
Collection:
Scrimshaw Collection
Item Type:
Bodkin
Item ID:
nwcS056
Author/Creator:
Unknown
Dimensions:
Length: 2 7/8" 7.3 cm; Width: 1/2" 1.2 cm
Location:
PPL Special Collections
Source:
Paul C. Nicholson Whaling Collection
Notes:
Condition: good, dirty, slightly warped; Cleaned 24 May 1999; Other notes: Location: Box #3; Cataloged by Judith N. Lund
