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SNUFF BOX [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
  • Smoker's Articles
DEF

A small box, usually with a hinged lid, for snuff; the bottom part is usually made in one piece, the lid being attached by means of a hinged metal frame fitted to both parts.

Key term(s)
  • snuff box

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
  • Articles de fumeur
DEF

Petite boîte de forme ovale, ronde ou rectangulaire qu'on porte en poche et dans laquelle on met du tabac en poudre.

CONT

La tabatière s'ouvre habituellement au moyen d'une charnière.

Spanish

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