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Key Information
- Title:
- Baleen Staybusk - Scrimshaw
- Object Name:
- scrimshaw
- Date/Period:
- 1794
- Location on Display:
- Museum - Not Currently on display
- Accession No:
- KINCM:1999.200.61
- Other Numbers:
- W5.426
- Brief Description:
- Decorated staybusk made from whale's baleen. One side is decorated with, from the top: the starboard profile of a full rigged ship with sails furled flying a British ensign at the after plot; a triple lozenge frame enclosing stylised foliage; a stylised plant in a pot; the starboard profile of a single masted craft with sails furled; the starboard profile of a two masted craft with a pennant at the fore and a stars and stripes flag at the main; a stylised plant; two tendrils; inscription 'LOVE'; and a two-branched plant with inscription '1794'. Inscribed on the reverse is 'F. May' with leaves. The staybusk is extensively wormed along the margin.
Physical Information
- Description:
- Decorated staybusk made from whale's baleen. One side is decorated with, from the top: the starboard profile of a full rigged ship with sails furled flying a British ensign at the after plot; a triple lozenge frame enclosing stylised foliage; a stylised plant in a pot; the starboard profile of a single masted craft with sails furled; the starboard profile of a two masted craft with a pennant at the fore and a stars and stripes flag at the main; a stylised plant; two tendrils; inscription 'LOVE'; and a two-branched plant with inscription '1794'. Inscribed on the reverse is 'F. May' with leaves. The staybusk is extensively wormed along the margin.
Dimensions:
| Type | Height | Width | Depth | Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396[mm] | 41[mm] | 3[mm] |
