Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuffbox and lid
Object Number:
1931.18ab
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black below scene: "QUELS SONT LES PLUS/RIDCULES"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuff box with black body with polychrome engraved scene on cover depicting four male figures with building behind.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
