Copper Humidor

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Copper Humidor

Entry/Object ID

1997.14.1

Description

Small hammered copper humidor. The interior of the lid has a round fixture inside it that appears to have had another part that fit within it- perhaps something to maintain the humidity. There are four small felt circles affixed to the base.

Context

Brought by Wesley Adams to America in 1887

Collection

Tobacciana

Acquisition

Accession

1997.14

Source or Donor

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1875

Notes

Although it is not marked, this humidor was likely manufactured in the Liverpool, England area around 1875.

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Diameter

4-3/8 in

Material

Copper

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Notes

Wesley brought this humidor with him from England in 1887.

Exhibition

Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!