TitleIvory snuffboxDatec 1830-1850About this objectThis finely crafted snuff box was used to carry powdered tobacco, a popular luxury in 17th-19th century Europe. Snuff boxes were symbols of wealth and taste, often elaborately decorated with enamel, precious metals, or miniature paintings.Object No.88.71Physical descriptionA small rectangular carved ivory snuff box with hinged lid. Flattened rhombus shaped design on lid which is fixed with a metal hinge.DimensionsL: 68 mm H: 21 mm D: 34 mmMaterialCarved BoneSourceLa Perouse MuseumAcquisition date1988On displayNoTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)Research guidesto be digitisedThemesEuropean arrivalsSocial history
