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Box (Tobacco box)
Albert Coles
1835-1864
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Albert Coles (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
2006.0002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Congdon in memory of M. Rebecca Cregar and her Foulke ancestors
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Complete Details
Object Number
2006.0002
Object Name
Box (Tobacco box)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Albert Coles (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Manufactory located at Nos. 4 and 6 Liberty Place, New York City.
Date
1835-1864
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Lower liner, outside center
Inscription: eagle in a circle, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Lower liner, outside center
Inscription: "A" over "C" in a diamond, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Lower liner, outside center
Inscription: profile facing right in circle,stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Lid, center cartouche
Inscription: "Caleb B. Smith" in script, engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Political figure
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Construction Description
Machine-engraved surface
Dimensions (inches)
0.827 (H) x 2.008 (W) x 3.346 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.905 (H) x 5.385 (W) x 8.89 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
3.25