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Scrimshaw, or whale tooth carving, is historical, beautiful and complex. Over 400 color photos of American scrimshaw folk art pieces and a fascinating text relates the hard, daily life of the nineteenth century sailor/scrimshander aboard whaling ships. The materials, patriotic and romantic themes, and tools used are covered. Also, modern scrimshaw artists are presented.Lawrence, Martha is the author of 'Scrimshaw The Whaler's Legacy' with ISBN 9780887404559 and ISBN 0887404553.
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