Name/Title
snuffbox, loanEntry/Object ID
LHH2015.5.1Description
Snuff box, c. 1793-1794. Description from the Homewood Museum object record reads: "Silver snuff box in a plain rectangular form with "Charles Carroll of Carrollton" engraved on the center of lid. There is an unofficial stamped mark on the bottom of the box, suggesting that the snuff box was crafted prior to British hallmark standardization in 1797, bearing a female bust facing front, curly hair with letter "P" left side of chin, dating it to 1793-94. The maker's mark "NJD" set in an inverted triangle and "NJ" set in a diamond shape with a six-pointed star on top." Made in Paris, France. 3 1/4" L. Loaned from the Homewood Museum, Johns Hopkins University.Exhibition
Carroll at 250: People, Place, and the Making of History