Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuffbox with lid
Object Number:
1931.30ab
Date:
ca. 1812-1820
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 4 in. ( 2.2 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
painted: inscription on inside of lid: "City Hall"; on inside of box: "12.X"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with painted depiction of City Hall, New York on lid.
Gallery Label:
The New York City Hall building at Broadway and Park Row was designed by John McComb Jr. and Joseph François Mangin, and was completed in 1812.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.