Snuffbox

Object Name:

Snuffbox

Object ID:

1949.015.31

Date:

circa 1800

Description:

Snuffbox. Round, papier-mache with "Punch" design on cover. Top flat, slightly curved to a beaded edge. Sides concave. Raised rim around bottom. Flat bottom surface. Body painted dark brown or black. Inside dark brown or black. Raised lip on inside bottom edge to engage top cover. Two figures on cover. Left-hand figure facing right. Has large nose, and associated with "Punch and Judy" stories. Wearing red coat, blue-green pants, white stockings, dark-colored shoes. Figure to right, seated, facing slightly left, holding "Punches" right hand. Wearing dark shoes, white stockings, red pants, greenish-colored coat. Behind him, mantle in dark green and probably fireplace underneath it. To left side, table with simple chair and illuminated candle in a probably brass candle holder with some reddish item (unidentified) on table. Single small paper inside, typed: "Mr. Punch" / Rare English Lacquer Box / Beard Collection". Another piece of paper, card-like stock" "Lacquered snuff box / This box dates in the 18th century. It's / and -- painted. Cover is called "Mr. Punch", and / the box is a rare English lacquered box, and / comes from Beard Collection." Small paper label on bottom glued: "Beard / 9/ '49".

Material:

Papier-mache

Dimensions:

H-0.8 Dia-3.8 inches Weight-1.7 oz

Credit Line:

Gift of Ithamar M. Beard

People:

Beard, Ithamar M. (1872-1955)