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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04750 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonia |
| Date | ca. 1812 |
| Document Type | Object |
| Content Description | Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States surrounded by patriotic sentiments such as "United We Stand. Divided We Fall." Probably made after December 1812, when knowledge of the fight became better known (per Henry Adams, Administration of James Monroe). Image on lid is damaged at center. |
| Subjects | Tobacco and Smoking War of 1812 Military History Navy Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs American Symbols and Seals Patriotism |
| People | Decatur, Stephen (1752-1808) |
| Theme | War of 1812; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |