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Snuff Box

Original OwnerOriginally owned by George Washington American, 1732 - 1799
Date1780-1795
MediumAgate with gilt brass and copper mounts
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Miss Caroline Lloyd
DescriptionAgate snuff box set in gilt brass and copper mounts, which is said to have belonged to George Washington.
Object number1873.4.0
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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