Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Snuffbox and lid
Object Number:
1931.13ab
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black below scene: "THE RECEPTION OF LAFAYETTE/ AT THE CITY HALL NEW YORK/August 16, 1824"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with black body; black printed scene of Lafayette being received at New York City on cover.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
