Snuff box in box
Classification:
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory; Lacquer and gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 x 3 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
1942.604
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
1840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuff box: shape of book
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Book shaped wooden box with small hinged lid on larger, flat side; side with lid elaborately carved with crucifixition scene and symbols; other side of box bears incised scene of man behind plough with horses; book's spine has inscriptions.
Object Number:
INV.7984
Marks:
carved: on lid: "OCRVXAVE"
incised: on spine: "SEUS: RE/SALVE/ DOMIN [E]/COMODO"
typed: paper label affixed to inside: "1956/Fr"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
1839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pipe
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Meerschaum, wood, horn, fiber, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 47.6 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
J-shaped meerschaum pipe bowl with domed sheet metal lid and cuff at stem end; wooden stem with bark has horn attachment with flexible fiber section and horn mouthpiece; yellow cord connects mouthpiece with bowl.
Object Number:
INV.8477
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
1838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox with lid
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1815-1825
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with printed portrait of Robert Fulton on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.25ab
Marks:
printed: on cover above portrait: "ROBERT FULTON ESQR."
scratched: on bottom: "John Ford/ Marshfield/ Martha"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
1836
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox with lid
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850-1860
Medium:
Papier-mâché, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 in. ( 1.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with painted portrait of woman with dark curly hair in off-the-shoulder gown with balloon sleeves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Object Number:
1931.22ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
1834
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gooseneck pipe: carved hunt scene
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 8.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Wooden pipe bowl carved with hunting scene composed of many dogs, a buck, and other animals and a male figure; hinged silver cover with latch.
Object Number:
INV.7986
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
1833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigar box
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tortoise shell, brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 in. ( 3.2 x 11.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular tortoise shell box with molded, curving sides and hinged lid; lid decorated with inlaid metal wires.
Object Number:
INV.7650
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
1832
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Horn, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular animal horn snuffbox with hinged lid with inlaid diamond pattern in horn and ivory; brass ring inside box.
Object Number:
INV.7668
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
1828
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Snuffbox
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Pigment, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 2.2 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Lacquered papier-mâché snuffbox, circular in shape with portrait of military figures on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
1946.187ab
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, the subject depicted may be a Polish general.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
552
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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