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Snuff Box

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
ca 1860
Credit Line
Gift of Lucinda de Leftwich Templin, Ph.D., in memory of Ella Rice Templin
Physical Description
papier mache (overall material)
lacquer (overall material)
mother of pearl (inlay material)
iron (hinge material)
Measurements
overall: 1 in x 3 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 2.54 cm x 9.8425 cm x 5.715 cm
Object Name
box, snuff
Other Terms
Box, Snuff; Smoking Equipment
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