Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuffbox
Object Number:
1947.512ab
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 9.2 cm )
Marks:
scratched: by hand on reverse: "D. Holly/1840"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with black body; painted with portrait of man wearing military dress, including sash.
Inscribed "D. HOLLY / 1840" on reverse.
Gallery Label:
This snuffbox belonged to David Holly (1768-1843) of Stamford, Connecticut, great grandfather of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton deGroot
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
