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Preferred term

Scrimshaws  

Definition

  • Objects, whether decorative or household items, carved from whale ivory, baleen or similar materials from marine mammals; originally specifically those objects made by whalers on board ship [AAT]

Entry terms

  • Carvings, scrimshaws

Notation

  • 118928

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-MXGVD6GP-F

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