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1910

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Snuff Box

This is a Snuff box. We acquired it in 1910. Its medium is antique brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

  • Snuff Box
  • painted tôle.
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Jones Taylor.
  • 1912-18-22

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 3 x 12 x 6.8 cm (1 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Snuff Box; antique brass; H x W x D: 3 x 12 x 6.8 cm (1 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.); 1910-1-1

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