Scrimshaw At Mystic Seaport Featuring Objects From The Kynett Howland Townshend And White Collec

Scrimshaw At Mystic Seaport is a book that showcases a collection of scrimshaw objects from the Kynett, Howland, Townshend, and White collections at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Connecticut. The book is authored by Edouard A. Stackpole, a renowned historian and curator of the museum. Scrimshaw is a traditional American folk art that involves carving and engraving intricate designs on whale teeth, bones, and ivory. The book provides a detailed history of scrimshaw, its origins, and its significance in American maritime culture. It also features stunning images of the scrimshaw objects, along with detailed descriptions of their design, materials, and provenance. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American folk art, maritime history, or scrimshaw. It is a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts alike.The Marine Historical Association, No. 33, March, 1958.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.