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Whalers killing walruses

Object summary

Title
Whalers killing walruses
Object ID
AF-FB-0799A
Date made
1833-1870
Place made

United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh

Publisher
Curry, W.
Highly, Samuel
Author
Jardine, William, Sir
Engraver
Lizars, W. H.
Draughtsman
Stewart
Object type
Engraving
Major collection
Nautical
Named collection
Allan Forbes Collection
On view
No
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Description

Colored engraving of men on a rowboat fighting against walruses with lances and a hatchet. There is an iceberg in the background.

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