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Tobacco Box

John Erwin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the "Tobacco Box by John Erwin". The box is silver with a rounded rectangular shape and a lid that is slightly ajar. The box has a flat top and a decorative etched design on the sides, featuring leaves and curved lines. The box appears to have a hinge on the back. A thin line of etched decoration encircles the inside edge of the top. The box is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow underneath the box.

Artwork Details

Date
1816
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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