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On Display: House - End Shop
Box (Tobacco box)
1815-1840
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1965.1801 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1801 A, B
Object Name
Box (Tobacco box)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1815-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lid, lower center
Inscription: "Peace and / Freedom" painted in gold letters
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Paint
Techniques
- Japanned
Dimensions (inches)
0.6 (H) x 2 (W) x 3.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.4 (H) x 6 (W) x 7.8 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for (a).
Measurements for (b) are as follows: height, .4 cm; length, 7.9 cm; width, 6.1 cm.