Fr. Barbelin's Snuffbox

Name/Title

Fr. Barbelin's Snuffbox

Entry/Object ID

2013.9.85

Description

This Federal silver-mounted cowrie shell box with ovoid-hinged lid inscribed on the lid as follows: "Rev. F.J. Barbelin to W.A. Steel." A card retained with the object reads: "Snuff Box of Rev. Barbelin, S.J. Presented to Wm. A. Steel, Father-in-law of Charles W. Naulty Class of 1867. Gift of Dr. C. W. Naulty, Jr."

Made/Created

Artist

John Houghton

Time Period

19th Century