Scrimshaw

The Whaler'S Legacy

by Martha Lawrence
language: english
Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD, January of 1997 ‧
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Scrimshaw, or whale tooth carving, is historical, beautiful and complex. Over 400 color photos of American scrimshaw folk art pieces and a fascinating text relates the hard, daily life of the nineteenth century sailor/scrimshander aboard whaling ships. The materials, patriotic and romantic themes, and tools used are displayed and explained. Also, modern scrimshaw artists are presented.

Scrimshaw

The Whaler'S Legacy

by Martha Lawrence

Property Description
ISBN: 9780887404559
Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
Release Date: January of 1997
Language: English
Dimensions: 216 x 279 x 23 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Format: Book
Collection: American Bomber Aircraft In World War Ii S.
Categories: Books in English > Art > Sculpture
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780887404559

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Martha Lawrence

Martha Lawrence trabalhou como editora para a Simon & Schuster e para a Harcourt,e é presentemente executiva nas Ken Blanchard Companies.

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