Tobacco Box | Yale University Art Gallery

1725–1750

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Medium: Engraved brass
Dimensions: 5 7/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 1/4 in. (15 × 6 × 3.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. James E. Cooper through James Wayne Cooper, B.A. 1926
Accession Number: 1943.191
Geography: Made in The Netherlands
Culture: Dutch
Period: 18th century
Classification: Containers
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Object copyright

No Copyright - United States

Additional information

Object/Work type

tobacco boxes

Inscriptions

Cover: Pipe smoker and couple, inscription below: Het Gelt Ik Verbruijt.\r\nBottom: The two men bidding good bye to the Lady and heading towards sailing vessel, inscriptions below: Ik mock hat Zee gadt Nijt.\r\nOn front initials F.H. (initials of previous owner)

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