.png){kind=logo}
Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object name |
Box, Tobacco |
Artist or maker |
unknown |
Date |
18th century |
Place of origin |
Europe/England |
Materials and techniques |
brass |
Physical description |
Long narrow tobacco box with rounded ends and a hinged lid. The top of the box contains faded inscriptions on both ends within a circle. Between these two inscriptions is a faded scene depicting the crucifiction of Jesus. The bottom of the box also contains faded inscriptions on both ends within a circle. Between the inscriptions is a faded scene in which there are several figures. With the box faced forward the front of the box is inscribed with the letters "TIN" and then the symbol of two hands shaking in front of a heart then the letters " IS TIN" with the symbol of a crown and then "DIR" is the cross and orb, Globus Cruciger. |
Past exhibit |
The Clinton Room |
Current exhibit |
The Long Room |
Catalogue number |
1986.06.007 |
Collection name |
Tools and Equipment |
Credit line |
Collection of Fraunces Tavern Museum |