Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuff bottle
Object Number:
1938.331
Date:
1858-1870
Medium:
Glass, cork, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( 12.4 x 7 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on label affixed to bottle: "RAPPEE SNUFF,/MANUFACTURED BY/CHARLES SWEETSE[R],/SAUGUS, MASS./[illeg.]"
Description:
Brown nonlead glass snuff bottle blown in a three-part mold with rudimentary neck, sloped shoulder, rectangular body with flat chamfers, and pontil mark on base; pasted on front of bottle, remains of paper label printed in black with inscription beginning "RAPPEE SNUFF" below shield and arrows; cork wedged in mouth of bottle.
Gallery Label:
Charles and George Sweetser operated a cigar and snuff business under the name of Sweetser Brothers between the years of 1858 and 1870, according to Boston city directories (See Publications).
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
