Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigar box
Object Number:
INV.14208
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 5.7 x 18.4 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: in an inscribed circle on the upper left corner: "L. S. G." in roman letters
stamped: on the base: "C/L (?)/ STERLING/ 104"
Description:
Seamed silver cigar box; rectangular box with straight seamed sides; hinged, slightly domed cover engraved, "L. S. G." in roman letters in an inscribed circle on the upper left corner; engraved lines drawn out from around the circle; lined with cedar; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
