Whale Bone Collection

The Whalebone Arch at Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Whalebone arch on Seafront, with Whitby abbey ruin in distance, Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Whalebone Arch at Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Whalebone at Skippigeo, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Chukchi (Chukchi) man in armour made of wood, whale bone, iron hoops and seal sinews covered with leather
FLO4722621 Chukchi (Chukchi) man in armour made of wood, whale bone, iron hoops and seal sinews covered with leather. (Chukotka region, Russia). His wife and son beside him

Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph)
2836287 Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Whales rib in north aisle of St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831445 Whales rib in north aisle of St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph)

The Chinese Room at Middleton Park, Oxfordshire, 1840. Creator: English School (19th Century)
The Chinese Room at Middleton Park, Oxfordshire, 1840 (w/c on paper). showing influences from Brighton Pavillions neo-Chinoiserie

The Shipwreck of Lady Elizabeth in Whale Bone Cove in Port Stanley Harbour, Falkland Islands
Lady Elizabeth, built in 1875, was an iron barque Sunderland. On 4 December 1912, Lady Elizabeth left Vancouver bound for Delagoa Bay Mozambique

Whale bone tissue, light micrograph

Reindeer, from Cape Dorset (whalebone)
XBP228694 Reindeer, from Cape Dorset (whalebone) by Inuit School; 28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Whale jawbone archway to church in Sisimiut, Greenland, Polar Regions

Christ Church cathedral green and houses, seen through whale bone arch, Stanley, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South America

Whale Bone Alley, Ittygran Island, Chukotka, Russia, Eurasia

BOXER REBELLION, c1900. Whale tooth engraved with a cartoon of the Boxer Rebellion, by an unknown American artist, c1900. Height: 7 inches

Putting on a corset - with assistance
A lady requires some assistance in the tightening of the laces of her corset. The rather caustic caption reads: " Reducing the Surplus" !! Date: circa 1905

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick, resting on whale bone, Port Lockeroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Whale bone sample, light micrograph

Sperm Whale, Physeter catodon, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, Dominica

Sperm Whale, Physeter catodon, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Baleen whale
A baleen whale splashes out of the water on a rocky coastline while black-headed gulls flock around

Scandinavian Magician
A Scandinavian magician who can cross the sea standing on a whalebone

Eskimo whalebone mask, exhibited in Portland Museum, Portland, Oregon, United States of America, North America

Tuqilaks, statues carved from whale teeth, at Angmagssalik, Greenland, Polar Regions

Whale bone arch on village harbour, Qeqertarsuaq (Godhavn), Disko Island, west coast, Greenland, Polar Regions

Kitty Admires Herself
Kitty admires her new figure in a mirror too narrow for her dimensions. Fido the dog is startled while Adolphus shields his despair with a handkerchief

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"Whale Bone: A Fascinating Symbol of History and Nature" The Whalebone Arch at Whitby, North Yorkshire, stands tall as a testament to the town's rich maritime heritage. This iconic structure, located on the Seafront with Whitby Abbey ruins in the distance, captures the imagination of visitors from all over Europe. Steeped in history, this arch serves as a reminder of the once-thriving whaling industry that dominated these shores. It harks back to an era when brave sailors embarked on perilous journeys into the Behering Straits and Arctic Ocean to hunt these majestic creatures. Intriguingly, a 19th-century lithograph titled "Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties" offers us a glimpse into this bygone world. The vivid colors bring to life scenes of daring hunts and various whale species encountered during those expeditions. But it is not just grand structures or illustrations that capture our fascination; even smaller relics hold their own allure. In St Mary Redcliffe church's north aisle lies a massive whale rib—a tangible piece of nature's magnificence preserved for generations to come. Venturing beyond England's borders takes us to Port Stanley Harbour in Falkland Islands where Whale Bone Cove witnessed the shipwreck of Lady Elizabeth—an event forever etched into history. Here, amidst British Overseas Territory, we find another connection between humanity and whales. Delving deeper still reveals astonishing microscopic wonders within whale bone tissue—a light micrograph showcasing intricate details hidden beneath its surface. These delicate structures tell stories untold—of growth rings like tree trunks or patterns unique to each individual creature. Finally, let us journey inland to Middleton Park in Oxfordshire where we encounter The Chinese Room—a picturesque setting adorned with artifacts including whale bones. Here they serve as decorative elements but also remind us how far-reaching their influence has been throughout time and across continents.