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- Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, "Peace Independence and Plenty," circa 1810 - Seamen in the early 1800s often created scrimshaw--engraved whale baleen, bones, or teeth usually meant as souvenirs for family and friends back home. This whale's tooth is inscribed with national symbols and a popular reinterpretation of a phrase from the Declaration of Independence. It is a clear expression of a sailor's patriotism from a time when America was new and untested.
- circa 1810
- Collections - Artifact
Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, "Peace Independence and Plenty," circa 1810
Seamen in the early 1800s often created scrimshaw--engraved whale baleen, bones, or teeth usually meant as souvenirs for family and friends back home. This whale's tooth is inscribed with national symbols and a popular reinterpretation of a phrase from the Declaration of Independence. It is a clear expression of a sailor's patriotism from a time when America was new and untested.
- Hallmark "Scrimshaw Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 1983 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1983
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Scrimshaw Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 1983
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "Scrimshaw Reindeer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1989
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Scrimshaw Reindeer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.