SNUFFBOX
[Personal Gear]

Accession Number: 1981.258.95

Physical Description: Oval snuffbox. Hinged top, front pressure clasp. Stamped grape leaf design around top, name engraved in center. Patent information stamped on front below clasp. Stamped scene on underside shows two soldiers - one fallen, one standing over his comrade. River in middle ground of scene, buildings in background.

History of Object: According to label, this snuffbox belonged to Rev. Jerome C. Berryman (1810-1906), Methodist minister and educator, who served as superintendent of the Indian Manual Labor School at Shawnee Mission from 1841 to 1847. Donated by his granddaughter, Mrs. Ray V. Shrevider, and her brother, William Berryman. The patent date, January 24, 1860, refers to the clasp (Patent No. 26,891).

Date: Between 1860 and 1890

Dimensions (in cm): L: 3 1/4" W: 2 1/8" H: 7/8"

Marks/Inscriptions: [engraved on top] Rev. J.C. Berryman // [stamped on front] Patd JAN * 24, 1860 / C. Parker //

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Associations and Subjects

Individual: Berryman, Jerome C.

Creators and Contributors

C. Parker

Status: Cataloged

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