Reproduction scrimshaw whaling scene

Object/Artifact

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Name/Title

Reproduction scrimshaw whaling scene

Entry/Object ID

2013.012.001

Description

Reproduction or "fakeshaw" numbered (19/500) limited edition scrimshaw by William Gilkerson, depicting whaling scenes, and mounted on a wooden stand.

Collection

Fine Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Gilkerson, William

Role

Artist

Place

State/Province

California

Country

USA

Continent

North America

Notes

Date: Late 20th century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Scrimshaw

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Carving

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Material

Resin, Ink