Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuff box: floral inlay
Object Number:
INV.7670
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tortoise shell, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 9.5 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular tortoise shell snuffbox with hinged lid; lid is of lighter, mottled tortoise shell and decorated with inlaid metal floral spray.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
