30 Aug
2005
30 Aug
'05
6:29 a.m.
>>>> "Hans" == Hans Franke
<Hans.Franke at siemens.com> writes:
Kevin> Scrimshaw is probably a less generic term (i.e. nautical
Kevin> knickknancks), but still covers a lot of ground.
> Not even close. Scrimshaw very specifically means
engravings on
> ivory, traditionally made by sailors on sailing ships in their
> spare time. It doesn't mean knickknacks or anything like it; it
> refers to a category of art.
Hans> Well, still I have it also read in a book to denote some
Hans> gimcrack.
So the author was ignorant -- happens all too often.
paul