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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | historical whaling engraving |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Whaling Spades and Knives |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Whaling Spades and Knives Whaling Engraving Print, — Plate Vc. 1878
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 12 – Oct 19
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | historical whaling engraving |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Whaling Spades and Knives |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This archival print reproduces an 1878 plate of whaling spades and knives from Alexander Starbuck's History of the American Whale Fishery. It retains the complete historical illustration and its original printed frame.
The engraving shows long cutting tools and boat equipment set upright within the printed frame. The black line work and original plate number give this piece the character of a nineteenth-century maritime illustration.
Printed to order with archival inks on heavyweight 325gsm museum-grade matte paper. Choose an unframed print or a ready-to-hang finish in Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold or Satin Black.
Screen settings can affect printed colors. Fine historic lettering is best appreciated close up.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
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