King of Norway Scrimshaw
Artifact IDMO 63.6111.2
Object Type
Scrimshaw
Date
before 1961
Medium
Whale tooth, wood
DimensionsOverall H 7 3/4 in (19.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhale tooth engraved with a profile image of the King of Norway. Inscribed "Christian VI, King of Norway" in gold on the wood base. Tooth is mounted vertically on oval shaped wooden base.
Historical NoteThis whale tooth etched with portraits of King Christian VI of Norway served as a bookend in the Oval Office.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was owned by President John F. Kennedy. Ownership was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.Subjects
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