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Swift, 19th Century Unknown artist (American); North America Sperm whale ivory and baleen; 21…
Swift
Swift, 19th Century Unknown artist (American); North America Sperm whale ivory and baleen; 21…
Swift, 19th Century Unknown artist (American); North America Sperm whale ivory and baleen; 21 1/2 x 23 x 23 in. 2011.25.31a Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Burton W. Fink

Swift

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-sewing implements
Date19th Century
Made AtNorth America
MediumSperm whale ivory and baleen
Dimensions21 1/2 x 23 x 23 in. (54.6 x 58.4 x 58.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Burton W. Fink
Object number2011.25.31a
DescriptionSwift with the figure of a whale at the bottom.
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