Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Snuffbox
Object Number:
1931.38
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 2.5 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: above portrait: "LAFAYETTE"
Description:
Oval enameled brass snuffbox with hinged lid; box is blue and lid is white with polychrome portrait of Lafayette.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
