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Spencer  Pratt. Scrimshaw Artist and sailor on a whaling vessel. c. 183. Pratt lived in Bristol, RI. USA. Spencer Pratt, Scrimshaw Art, Mystic Seaport, Nautical Art, Bone Carving, Sailing Ships, Bristol, Artifacts, Folk Art

Over the past few months Dr. Stuart Frank of the New Bedford Whaling Museum has been doing an assessment of Mystic Seaport's scrimshaw collection. As one of the world's authorities on the subject, Dr. Frank is greatly respected for his knowledge and Mystic Seaport is happy to have his expertise put to good use here. One of the many pieces that Dr. Frank examined is a tooth from the so-called "Mechanic" scrimshaw artist. Unknown until identified by Dr. Frank and other members of his research…

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