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Scrimshaw whaling scene,

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rare large-scale pan bone panel with scrimshaw and ink decoration depicting whaling scene, the three-masted ship with flag "Emma" with numerous whales and harpoon boats, American, second quarter 19th century, 9 x 21-1/2 in. Warping, three holes in top edge for hanging, breaching whale with very small surface losses, minor staining. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Parker B. Poe to Benefit the Thomasville Cultural Center, Thomasville, Georgia

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