Snuff box which belonged to J Halbert, of Sanquhar

Snuff is powered tobacco, taken by sniffing up the nose. This strange habit gained wide social acceptance in the 19th century, but was eventually overtaken by smoking.

Object no :

SQAC010n

Collection :

Creator :

NA

Place of Production :

NA

Dimensions :

diameter 76mm, height 18mm

Materials :

wood

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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