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Whalers killing walruses

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome engraving of men on a rowboat fighting against walruses with lances and a hatchet. There is an iceberg in the background and the publishers' information is printed below.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1833-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Stewart; Highly, Samuel; Curry, W.

Materials

ink; paper; mounting

Measurements

4 in x 5 1/4 in

Place Made

Britain: Edinburgh

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