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Snuff Box

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-39194

Description

Tortoiseshell snuf box with lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

snuffboxes
tortoise shell
Container, Snuff
Container, Snuff

Pattern

Bone

Additional Identification Number

1937.747ab

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Grenville Norcross

Accession Number

1937.1377AB

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