Stuart Frank celebrates intricate and fascinating examples of scrimshaw drawing from his vast experience as Director Scrimshaw Forensics® Laboratory, Editor, Scrimshaw Observer, Senior Curator Emeritus, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Executive Director Emeritus, Kendall Whaling Museum, Fellow, Massachusetts Historical Society, and Research Fellow, Nantucket Historical Association.
The Cahoon Museum Lecture Series presents expert voices on important topics related to the exhibition, Scrimshaw: The Whaler’s Art, on view from June 29 through October 30, 2022. Researchers, best-selling authors, and field experts bring national perspective to the history and artistry of scrimshaw, the maritime art and antiques market, and more!