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Sample of copenhagen snuff (commercial)
Sample of copenhagen snuff (commercial)
Object Number 32-15-10/19
Display Title Sample of copenhagen snuff (commercial)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Snuff, lidless tin of Copenhagen, label intact
Classification
  • Snuff tube
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Metal, Paper, Tobacco
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm (1 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-15-10/19 / Copenhagen Snuff
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (?)

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