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Box (Tobacco box)
1775-1800
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Glass
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1958.0516 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0516 A, B
Object Name
Box (Tobacco box)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is probably United States (per previous cataloguer).
Date
1775-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside of lid
Inscription: "1800" in black ink.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Glass
- Paint
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
0.906 (H) x 2.48 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.3 (H) x 6.3 (Diam)