Mystic Seaport: 2001.128.2

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Title: Scrimshaw tooth made by actor Raymond McKee

Accession Number: 2001.128.2
Category: SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
Type: tooth
Maker: McKee, Raymond
Place:
Date: 1922
Materials:
Description: Scrimshaw tooth carved by Raymond McKee; depicts filming "Down to the Sea in Ships"; whaleboat; New England house and church (circa 1850); cameraman and crew shooting film; various actors in costume; lighthouse; anchor; depicted are Alex Penrod (camera), E. C. on megaphone (director Elmer Clifton), Leigh (wearing hat), Ryan (with glasses), Mrs. D. (Native American), Walcott (cloak, cane, top hat), Judy (coming and going), Patience (coming and going), Pat (with beer), Cavanaugh (with bearskins and club), Baston and Bot, Raymond McKee (harpooning whale). Collection of the actor Raymond McKee who starred in the 1922 silent film "Down to the Sea in Ships", which also featured the whaling vessel CHARLES W. MORGAN.