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New exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art

Season 2024 Episode 226 | 7m 12s

A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. "The Wider World and Scrimshaw” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is telling the story through objects. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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