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Box (Tobacco box)
THE GLORIOUS VICTORY/ Achieved, in the short space of Seventeen Minutes, by the American Frigate/ UNITED STATES,/ Commanded by Commodore Decatur, over the British Frigate/ MACEDONIA/ Mounting Forty nine guns.
1813-1815
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Paint
- Lacquer
- Ink
- Paper
- Varnish
- Papier-mache
Museum Object Number
1959.0544 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0544 A, B
Object Name
Box (Tobacco box)
Title
THE GLORIOUS VICTORY/ Achieved, in the short space of Seventeen Minutes, by the American Frigate/ UNITED STATES,/ Commanded by Commodore Decatur, over the British Frigate/ MACEDONIA/ Mounting Forty nine guns.
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Origin England or United States.
Date
1813-1815
Subject(s)
- Historical
- Maritime
- Naval history
- Seascape
- American eagle
- Military
Materials
- Paint
- Lacquer
- Ink
- Paper
- Varnish
- Papier-mache
Techniques
- Engraving
- Painted
- Lacquered
Dimensions (inches)
0.9 (H) x 3.56 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.4 (H) x 9.04 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
OH and ODiam with cover.