Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuffbox
Object Number:
1941.396ab
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.4 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the cover: "Abrm/.. Van Nest" in script
engraved: on the base: "A V N" in script
Description:
Seamed silver snuffbox; oval body with straight sides; oval cover with straight sides; cover engraved, "Abrm/.. Van Nest" in script; base engraved, "A V N" in script; no maker's mark.
Gallery Label:
This snuffbox belonged to Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864).
Credit Line:
Gift of miss Sarah H. Van Nest
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
