Snuff box

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This wooden snuff box is dated 1834.

The lid of the oblong snuff box is printed with a humorous picture of a male vocal group. One side is inscribed 'Presented to Mr James Hastie by the Vocal Club as a token of gratitude'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-612-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NQ 412
• Date: 1834
  
• Material: Wood, yellow; brass rod. Inscription: Presented By The Vocal Club To Mr. JAMES HASTIE, As a Token of Gratitude For His Unwearied Attnetion To Them, Lead Hills . April 7 1834
  
• Dimensions: 30 mm H x 83 mm L x 53 mm W
  
• What:
• Subject: Tobacco pipes, snuff boxes (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Mr James Hastie (Recipient of gift)
  Vocal Club (Presenter of gift)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Leadhills
  
• Event:
• Description: Oblong, yellow wooden snuffbox with a print on the lid showing several men singing, inscribed and dated 1834
  
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