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Man in kayak harpooning narwhal

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Uncolored engraving depicting a man on a kayak about to harpoon a narwhal that swims below the prow of his boat. No inscriptions.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1800-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper; mounting

Measurements

7 in x 6 1/2 in

Place Made

unknown

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