Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Luce Center
Snuffbox
Object Number:
Z.1851ab
Date:
1812-1830
Medium:
Papier-mâché, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 8.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: on bottom of engraving: "CONSTITUTION & GUERRIERE / Aug - 19 1812"
Description:
Circular, brown painted papier-mâché snuff box; flat lid with engraved image of a naval battle with ships identified as the "CONSTITUTION" and the "GUERRIERE" on yellowish ground affixed to top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
