Edward Jenner's tobacco box, Europe, 1820-1821
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Leather covered tobacco box, owned by Dr. Edward Jenner, with masonic symbols and family crest, lip decorated with copper greyhound, by Hewitt's, England, 1810-1821.
This tobacco box was owned by the pioneer of smallpox vaccination, Edward Jenner (1749-1823). Covered in leather, the box is decorated with Masonic symbols, including the compass and ruler. Jenner was a Freemason from 1804 onwards and his initials and the date, 26 January 1821, suggest the box may well have been presented to him by his Masonic colleagues. The decoration also includes his family crest.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A683013
- Materials:
- tin (metal), leather, copper (metal), silver (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 180 mm x 155 mm x 115 mm, .6kg
- type:
- tobacco box
- credit:
- Sotheby's
