Editorial Review
Scrimshaw is well known for its historical and aesthetic qualities. It is an evocative symbol of connection: between land and sea, between the whale and the utilitarian consumption of its by-products, and between the tedium and the danger in the personal lives of crewmen who were instruments of the hunt. The collection primarily comes from such major contributors as Jack R. Aron, a notable lifelong collector, and from the former Seamen’s Bank for Savings. With over 700 pieces this scrimshaw collection ranks among the finest in the United States.
