Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Snuffbox
Object Number:
1946.188
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Pigment, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 8.6 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
typed: collector's label affixed to inside of lid: "HENRY O.HAVEMEYER/MOUNTAIN SIDE FARM/MAHWAH,N.J."
Description:
Lacquered papier-mâché snuffbox with hinged lid, rectangular in shape with painted image of female figure with long dark hair, nude torso, and draped basket of fish on her hair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
