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Mineral checklist for snuff bottles

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« on: August 13, 2017, 09:55:17 am »

Tom,
As nostalgia, these types are amongst my favorites, he usually commissioned 2 per year as an anniversary gift. In time, I'll post them!
Joey,
I kick myself today because I never asked how my Great Grandmother started collecting. They moved to Hollywood in 1909, so I'm guessing she had exposure there. Her sister had done lots of missionary work abroad late 19th century, and I know she purchased many bottles for her sister along with other artifacts.  In my grandmother's list, she mentions these bottles as being "part" of her mother's collection. So, I'm guessing half the collection went to her sibling, whose family I have no contact with.
But yes, I am a fourth generation collector!
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