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On Display: House - Flock Room
Box (Tobacco box)
1730-1750
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Netherlands; Europe
Materials
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1961.1608
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1608
Object Name
Box (Tobacco box)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Netherlands; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as probably Netherlands, possibly New York City by Fennimore (p.316).
Date
1730-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Inside of lid
Inscription: "NM", incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Top of lid
Inscription: Two illegible inscriptions in Dutch
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Landscape
Materials
- Brass
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.563 (H) x 2.252 (D) x 4.752 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.97 (H) x 5.72 (D) x 12.07 (L)