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On Display: House - Simsbury Room
Box (Tobacco box)
1820-1850
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Sheet iron
Museum Object Number
1964.0946
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1964.0946
Object Name
Box (Tobacco box)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Probably England, but possibly Connecticut, New England, United States.
Date
1820-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top of lid
Inscription: "S.N. ABBE. ENFIELD . CONN" engraved in block capitals.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: "Drink less Rum \ And Buy Your / Own Tobacco" is engraved in block letters.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Sheet iron
Dimensions (inches)
2.126 (W) x 0.748 (D) x 5.12 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.4 (W) x 1.9 (D) x 13 (L)