Object details
Accession number
U18e92
Primary Creator
French
Full title
Snuff Box
Creation Date
18th century
Provenance
Purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner's husband John L. Gardner, Jr. (1837-1898) through the dealer Doll & Richards, Boston on 24 December 1880 for $45.
Dimensions
9.6 x 7.2 x 4.9 cm (3 3/4 x 2 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Display Media
Lacquered wood (vernis martin)
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Little Salon
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