Product Description
New Bedford Harbor around 1906, engraved on a fossil walrus blubber lamp by Dan Cronan
This Dan Cronan New Bedford Harbor scrimshaw depicts the harbor around 1906, with ships, wharves, and the city skyline engraved in fine detail. The scene is carved into a fossil walrus piece that once served as a blubber lamp, displayed on a wooden stand.
New Bedford was the whaling capital of the world, and Cronan's precise work captures the harbor near the close of that era. Engraved on a historic Arctic object, the piece connects two traditions of the whale trade.
Features
- Scrimshaw by Dan Cronan
- New Bedford Harbor, about 1906
- Fossil walrus blubber lamp
- Wooden display stand
Specifications
- Material: Fossil walrus, wood stand
- Artisan: Dan Cronan
- Subject: New Bedford Harbor, ca. 1906
- Intended use: Display and collection
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft cloth and keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
FAQ
What does it show?
New Bedford Harbor around 1906.
What was the piece originally?
A fossil walrus blubber lamp.
The whaling capital at the turn of the century, engraved on a piece of Arctic history.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.