Nantucket Carved Sperm Whale by William Dickson, 1967
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Nantucket Carved Sperm Whale by William Dickson, 1967
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1967
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD - 274-88 HEY1stDibs: LU903927429312
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