Antique Details

Early American Snuff

Year: Early 19th Century

Weight: 2 lbs

Mid Atlantic Snuff blown in a dip mold  late 18th-19th century.Likely Philadelphia or Baltimore.The unusual  original label has a Quaker feel in my opinion

Yes, many Quakers historically used snuff (finely ground tobacco inhaled through the nose). In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was considered an acceptable alternative to smoking pipes, as it did not require a flame and was believed to offer medicinal benefits