Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuffbox and lid
Object Number:
1931.17ab
Date:
1815-1830
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black around portrait: "STEPHEN [DECATUR] ESQe/Of the United States Navy"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuff box with black body; black printed bust of an officer with inscription on cover.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
