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Monochrome engraving depicting various implements used in whale fishery, including harpoons, lances, hooks on chains (probably for lashing the whale to the rigging once it was killed and while it was being skinned), a hook on a pole to aid in skinning it, and various knives. With labels in French. Section X. Plate II.


whales
1782-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Haussard
ink; laid paper; mounting
14 1/4 in x 9 1/4 in
France