Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( 1.9 x 7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal snuffbox with domed lid, and rounded bottom, and curved sides; lid is hinged and has a push-button clasp.
Object Number:
INV.7595
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Oval enameled brass snuffbox with hinged lid; box is blue and lid is white with polychrome portrait of Lafayette.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.38
Marks:
printed: above portrait: "LAFAYETTE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box: portrait relief
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 7.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Elaborately carved wooden snuffbox with hinged lid; lid is carved with profile of bearded man in front of swags; the bottom is also carved with the profile of a bearded man with swags, but he is in a medallion bound by hut-like buildings.
Object Number:
INV.7680
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box: portrait relief
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 7.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden, walnut-shaped snuffbox with hinged lid; profile of woman carved in lid, and profile of a man wearing a hat on bottom; other decoration consists of incised lines and feather shapes.
Object Number:
INV.7679
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
11875
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff container
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Horn, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 3.8 x 6 cm )
Description:
Horn snuff container in the shape of a boot; metal band around tip with hinge connecting to shaped metal piece on lid; inscribed metal medallion also on lid.
Object Number:
INV.7586
Marks:
inscribed: on lid: "W. Small"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11855
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box: hat-shaped
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 5.7 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden snuffbox with missing lid; oval opening with two carved lobes hanging opposite one another around ovoid container.
Object Number:
INV.7684
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
11716
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: figure reliefs
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Meerschaum, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 13.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Deer meerschaum pipe bowl with silver rings around both ends; high relief scene of three soldiers with swords on front and coat of arms with crown on bottom.
Object Number:
INV.7696
Marks:
impressed: on silver ring around top 2 times: "JK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: face on bowl
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 3.2 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Redware pipe bowl; L-shaped; bowl has molded pointed arches and spur, perhaps configured to look like a face.
Object Number:
INV.8577
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11185
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl: face on bowl
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
L-shaped ceramic pipe bowl with molded lion's head in relief on front; covered in brown glaze.
Object Number:
INV.8573
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
11184
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe bowl
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 4.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Earthenware pipe bowl in the shape of a boot; pierced in front, just above toe for stem; covered in brown glaze.
Object Number:
INV.8566
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11182
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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