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Box (Snuff box)
1824-1830
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Probably England; Europe
Materials
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1969.0970
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0970
Object Name
Box (Snuff box)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Probably England; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as England or France by a previous cataloguer [Lorena Baines 2008].
Date
1824-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lid, upper center
Inscription: "WASHINGTON", painted in black
Type: Inscription
Location: Lid, interior
Inscription: "REPUBLICANS/ ARE NOT Always UNGRATEFUL", painted in black
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Political figure
Materials
- Enamel on copper
- Brass
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 1.874 (W) x 2.752 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.54 (H) x 4.76 (W) x 6.99 (L)