Scrimshaw collection

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unitid

{"value"=>"MssCol 2712", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"2712", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Scrimshaw collection"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"undated", "type"=>"inclusive"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".21 linear foot (1 box)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"Two pieces of scrimshaw. First depicts two buildings and a flag marked \"Bethel,\" with reverse showing a scene of a three masted whaling vessel, a whaling scene, and small boats. Etched with: \"A token of affectionate regard from E.G. Starbuck to F. M. Gardner.\" Second shows a battle scene between English and American war ships, with reverse depicting an American vessel with two small boats and a whale"}

prefercite

{"value"=>"Scrimshaw collection, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.21 linear feet (1 box)

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