Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Luce Center
Snuffbox with lid
Object Number:
1931.21ab
Date:
ca. 1850-1860
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 8.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: beneath painted image: "Gold-diggers in Cali-/fornia"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with painted depiction of two gold-diggers fighting over claim, with a third figure, coastline and ocean with ship in distance.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
