Scrimshaw Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 003-05-01
Dates
- Majority of material found within circa 1800-1900
Extent
3 Linear Feet (Four boxes with individually-bagged scrimshaw items, one box with delicate narwhal scrimshaw, one oversized box and a box with explanatory information about individual pieces.)
Language of Materials
English
General
This collection has not yet been processed, but visitors are welcome to inquire with staff to learn more about available scrimshaw and view the collection.
Source
- Nicholson, Paul C. (Paul Coe), 1888-1956 (Collector, Person)
- Title
- Scrimshaw Collection
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Date
- October 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org