Scrimshaw

c. 1937

Edith Miller

Associated Names
Edith Miller

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a scrimshawed whale tooth. The image focuses on the intricately carved whale tooth with a sailing ship design. The tooth is set against an off-white background. The engraving on the tooth features a classic tall ship with multiple masts and sails. The carving displays fine lines and precision characteristic of traditional scrimshaw art. The neutral tones of the tooth contrast with the background, highlighting the craftsmanship. The name "E. Miller" is on the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 27.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 2 1/4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13474

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 49, pls. 109 and 111.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: F. MILLER

Wikidata ID

Q64556587

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