Name/Title
Copper HumidorEntry/Object ID
1997.14.1Description
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 1887Collection
TobaccianaCataloged By
Carl PattersonAcquisition
Accession
1997.14Source or Donor
Joseph AdamsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
circa 1875Notes
Although it is not marked, this humidor was likely manufactured in the Liverpool, England area around 1875.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HumidorNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, CigarNomenclature Sub-Class
Containers for Smoking & TobaccoNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Tobacco, Copperwork, Tobacco smokingDimensions
Height
5-1/2 inDiameter
4-3/8 inLocation
Cabinet
W. Adams Display 1Room
North GalleryBuilding
Museum MainCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Dec 13, 1997Examined By
Marjorie KilpatrickNotes
the piece is in excellent condition, but appears to be missing something from inside the lid.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Wesley AdamsNotes
Wesley brought this humidor with him from England in 1887.Provenance
Notes
Wesley Adams likely purchased this humidor new and brought it with him from England. His son Bertram inherited it when Wesley passed away. Carl Patterson recalls it always being on his Uncle Bertram's parlor shelf.Exhibition
Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!Created By
Daniel RaelCreate Date
January 28, 2018Updated By
Daniel RaelUpdate Date
February 19, 2021
