Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Snuffbox with lid
Object Number:
1946.125ab
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with black body; black, red, and blue printed classical interior scene of father, mother, and child on sheep, and standing child on cover.
Gallery Label:
The snuffbox depicts a scene of the Holy family with St. John the Baptist.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick L. Washbourne
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
