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Bottle (Snuff bottle)
1858-1870
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1958.1976
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1976
Object Name
Bottle (Snuff bottle)
Category
Glass
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possibly Pittsburgh, PA.
Date
1858-1870
Subject(s)
- Native American
Materials
- Glass (nonlead)
- Paper
Techniques
- Blown
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
4.075 (H) x 2.382 (W) x 2.382 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.35 (H) x 6.05 (W) x 6.05 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Palmer, Arlene. 1993 Glass in Early America: Selections from the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. 425 pp.
• Published: p. 347, no. 331Book: van den Bossche, Willy. 2001 Antique Glass Bottles: their history and evolution (1500-1850). 439.
• Similar form bottle with same scene, but different inscription on label: p. 367, col. pl. 305, no. 2, American, 1830-40 (see Notes)