How to Distinguish Authentic Whale Tooth Scrimshaw from Resin "Fakeshaw" (Part 1 of 3) The 1970s saw the implementation of the U.S. Federal Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972 (MMPA ), and the U.S. Federal...
The first test one should use when attempting to differentiate between ivory, and bone or resin is to use a magnifying glass or jewelers loop to see what the surface looks like. Bone will have minute pores,...
Hi, I would like to share a bit of information with you to help you determine if your item (scrimshaw, whale tooth, tusk, etc.) is made from real ivory or merely an inexpensive plastic resin copy. Imitation...
A young boy living in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1710 enjoys imaginary adventures with make-believe pirates, until the day that real pirates come ashore for evil purposes and leave him a remarkable memento. Includes ideas for activities related to...