Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box: carved oriental design, in box
Title
Box: carved oriental design, in box
Object name
Snuffbox
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions
Overall (assembled): 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. (4.1 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm)
Overall (unassembled): 1 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. (4.1 x
Description
Horizontal rectangular mother of pearl snuffbox with beveled corners, the top is engraved with an oriental design of corkers in a village setting, the sides are engraved with a floral design, the edges of the top and bottom are framed in metal; the side pieces of the box have been disassembled, with one bevel side missing.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Object Number
1948.9
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
