Object Number 1958.0516 A, B

Object Name

Box (Tobacco box)

Category

Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Origin Notes

Origin is probably United States (per previous cataloguer).

Date

1775-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside of lid; "1800" in black ink.

Materials

Tortoise shell (marine turtle); Glass; Paint

Techniques

Painted

Dimensions (inches)

0.906 (H) , 2.48 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.3 (H) , 6.3 (Diam)

Object Description

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