Scrimshaw and Ivory Collection
Scope and Contents
The Scrimshaw and Ivory Collection contains two scrimshaw that are likely engraved whale teeth and two small figurine pieces. The first scrimshaw is undated and engraved with the image of a large sailing ship at sea on one side. On the other side is a large ship, smaller boats, and possibly dolphins in a harbor, with palm trees on shore. The second scrimshaw is dated 1840. It depicts the ship Albatross and includes the initials J.H.A. on one side. The other side features a reclining nude woman with the notation "My love Jayne." The woman stands next to an anchor and is holding an American flag. The two small figurines are undated, and possibly Chinese.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1840-1989
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Full Extent
.45 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Scrimshaw and Ivory Collection contains four pieces of ivory.
- Title
- Guide to the Scrimshaw and Ivory Collection
- Date
- 2026-05-08
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
818-677-4594
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