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Tobacco box

Description

A late-eighteenth century tobacco box; cast lead; without lid; eight-sided. Formerly had a domed lid with blackamore knob showing faint traces of paint.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 1991-53

  • Date

    1760-1800

  • Technique

    cast

  • Material

    metal lead

  • Measurements

  • Length

    105 mm

  • Width

    70 mm

  • Height

    75 mm

  • Location

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Buttery

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust