Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
compartmentalized box
Title
compartmentalized box
Object name
Spice box
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 14.9 x 13 cm )
Description
Rectangular pewter spice box on four scroll feet with a slide lid that has a dolphin finial; the interior is fitted with six compartments; inscribed at the base is a diaper pattern; figure of an angel carrying a bell in her right hand and a set of scales in her left and a "74" can be seen in the bottom right of the seal.
Object Number
INV.13801
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
