Snuff or Tobacco Box
Date19th century
OriginEurope
MediumBrass (copper alloy); tinned sheet iron
DimensionsOverall: 2 ½” x 1 ¾” x 7/8”
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2020-89
DescriptionBrass snuff or tobacco box: rectangular brass snuff box with hinged (twenty-knuckle) inset lid and raised curved molding around four sides. Entire box is lined with tinned sheet iron. The box is very heavy for its sizeLabel TextSmall metal boxes with close-fitting lids were used for both snuff and smoking tobacco.Inscription(s)Engraved on lid with vine and “Liberty/and/Snuff"ProvenanceBeatrix T. Rumford
19th century
19th century
ca. 1765
1780-1815
ca. 1755-1770
ca. 1800
1825-1850
1755-1770
