Ebenezer Bull's Tobacco Box

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William Bull & Sarah Wells Stone House Association Inc

Ebenezer Bull's Tobacco Box with hand written note

Ebenezer Bull's Tobacco Box with hand written note

Name/Title

Ebenezer Bull's Tobacco Box

Entry/Object ID

100405

Tags

Ebenezer Bull

Scope and Content

(AI) Object: Pair of antique metal tobacco boxes (or snuff boxes) with clipped/octagonal corners. Tag Inscription: "Ebenezer Bull" "The fourth-Generation" "Tobacco Box" "Father" Material & Form: Hinged metal containers (likely iron, brass, or pewter) with an aged patina, cut-corner rectangular design, and side hinges. Used historically to store loose tobacco or snuff in a pocket.