28.85.16 a,b - Snuffbox (23397) - Artifacts from our Collection

Accession #

28.85.16 a,b

Object

Snuffbox

Object Year

1860 Approximate

Description

Material: wood. (a) Cover. Size: 2 3/4" diameter x 3/8" H. Description: black wood - circular shape. (b) Bottom. Size: 2 3/4" diameter x 1/2" H. Description: black wood - circular shape.

Comments and History

Woman's Accessories. Information found with snuffbox - "My great grandmother Babcock's snuff box." Signed by Pearl Conklin (grandmother of donor). Ca mid-1800s.

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