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Tobacco box

1706–7
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tobacco box
  • Maker: John Abbott (active 1706–1720)
  • Date: 1706–7
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Length: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.141.166a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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