Sailors' Artistry: The Craft of Scrimshaw
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Sailors' Artistry: The Craft of Scrimshaw
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Whaling museum’s scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art
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Whaling museum’s scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bon…
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Mastering the art of scrimshaw | Rhode Island PBS Weekly
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Mastering the art of scrimshaw | Rhode Island PBS Weekly
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Scrimshaw, The Whalers' Art, Collection of the Nantucket Historical Association
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Scrimshaw by Nantucketers
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Find in video from 00:25The History of Scrimshaw in Nantucket
Scrimshaw by Nantucketers
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During long voyages when they were not pursuing whales, the whalers often turned to scrimshaw as a way to pass the time. The art form involved engraving images, some very detailed, on whale teeth or bone, not a simple endeavor on a tossing ship. The results were often spectacular. This clip from the NHA’s Art of Scrimshaw Online Workshop gives you a quick tour through the process of making your own scrimshaw medallion. To learn the detailed techniques of this sailors’ art including a kit using m
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During long voyages when they were not pursuing whales, the wh…
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Shipwreck & Scrimshaw: the 1846 Earl of Eglinton Disaster and the “Ewer” Tooth with Michael Harrison
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Shipwreck & Scrimshaw: the 1846 Earl of Eglinton Disaster and the “…
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BBC - A History of the World - Object : Scrimshaw - a Ship and a Mermaid
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BBC - A History of the World - Object : Scrimshaw - Captain and Slave
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Make Your Own Scrimshaw Medallion
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Make Your Own Scrimshaw Medallion
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Shipwreck & Scrimshaw: the 1846 Earl of Eglinton Disaster and the “Ewer” Tooth with Michael Harrison
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Shipwreck & Scrimshaw: the 1846 Earl of Eglinton Disaster and the “…
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The Art of Scrimshaw - Nantucket Decorative Arts
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Find in video from 00:16The Significance of Scrimshaw
The Art of Scrimshaw - Nantucket Decorative Arts
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Have you ever heard of the scrimshaw technique? 🪶 Scrimshaw is a type of art that was popular among sailors of the 1800s. It began as tiny engravings or carvings on ivory – love letters, memories, and dreams of home❤️ That same ancient technique now lives on in our workshop… capturing Christmas magic puncture by puncture on eco-friendly ivory by @elforyn.de 🎄💫 Over 100 delicate punctures in just 1 mm² — all crafted under the lens, with love and attention to every tiniest detail ❤️ | Sofia Leb
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Have you ever heard of the scrimshaw technique? 🪶 Scrimsha…
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During a voyage in 1843, sailors engraved these jaw bones with drawings in a practice known as scrimshaw 🦴 Nearly 200 years ago, the University of Edinburgh asked the crew of the whaling ship Woodlark to bring back sperm whale jawbones from the Banda Sea (then part of the Dutch East Indies). The engravings detail the whale, and the story of the hunt. Whale oils and liquid waxes were once key sources for heating, lighting and lubrication - which made whaling big business at the time. At 5.2 metr
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During a voyage in 1843, sailors engraved these jaw bones with dr…
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Whaler Art: The 1850 Ivory Pie Crimper 🐳
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Whaler Art: The 1850 Ivory Pie Crimper 🐳
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What Is Scrimshaw Made Of? - The Collectibles Guide
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What Is Scrimshaw Made Of? - The Collectibles Guide
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Living History: Rare Scrimshaw on Sperm Whale Tooth "Antarctica 75"
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Living History: Rare Scrimshaw on Sperm Whale Tooth "Antarctica 75"
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What Are Scrimshaw Antique Nautical Items, And Are They Valuable? - The Collectibles Guide
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What Are Scrimshaw Antique Nautical Items, And Are They Valu…
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The Industry of Van Diemen's Land: Scrimshaw art - ABC Education
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The Industry of Van Diemen's Land: Scrimshaw art - ABC Education
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What is Scrimshaw? #shorts
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What is Scrimshaw? #shorts
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Scrimshaw - Nantucket's Whaling Art with Artist Lee Ann Papale
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Scrimshaw - Nantucket's Whaling Art with Artist Lee Ann Papale
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Living History: Rare Scrimshaw on Sperm Whale Tooth "Antarctica 75"
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Living History: Rare Scrimshaw on Sperm Whale Tooth "Antarctica 75"
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Carving a Scrimshander: 18th Century Sailor in Bass Wood (Update)
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Carving a Scrimshander: 18th Century Sailor in Bass Wood (Upd…
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The Gang Makes a WHALE of an Offer (S2, E24) | Pawn Stars
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The Gang Makes a WHALE of an Offer (S2, E24) | Pawn Stars
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Comprehensive Scrimshaw Tutorial for Tools and Techniques
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Comprehensive Scrimshaw Tutorial for Tools and Techniques
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The Art of Scrimshaw Online Workshop
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The Art of Scrimshaw Online Workshop
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Scrimshaw Demonstration by Adams - Falcon
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What is Scrimshaw | Frontier Art
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The Wider World And Scrimshaw Panel 2: The Pacific Islands and Oceania
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