Scrimshaw

Description
A scrimshaw whale's tooth depicting a man on board a ship brandishing a revolver and a cutlass. " Red B (illegible) " is scratched very lightly near the bottom of the scene.
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Credit line
This scrimshaw whale's tooth belonged to James T. Hill, the hospital surgeon of the 57th Regiment.
Accession number
A81.585
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