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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1965T3698 |
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| Collection: | Social History - Pinto Collection |
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| Date: | 1749 - 1749 |
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Notes | This French, early 18th century, boxwood rasp once contained a metal grater which was used to reduce tobacco to a fine substance called snuff. It is carved with an image of Jesus as the good shepherd. | | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 18th century |
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| Medium: | Carved. |
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| Material(s): | Boxwood |
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| Place of Origin: | France |
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Associated People | | Dimensions | | Height: | 21.5 cm |
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| Width: | 6.9 cm |
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| Depth: | 1.9 cm |
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