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Instruments Used in the Capture of the Whale.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome engraving depicting whale-fishing weaponry, including a harpoon gun ("Fig.1."), and various lances and harpoons (Figs. 2-4). Title is printed above. Below the image is printed "Childs, direx."

Classification

whales

Date Made

1828-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Childs

Materials

ink; paper

Measurements

5 1/4 in x 8 1/4 in

Place Made

United States: Philadelphia

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