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After Columbus observed Native Americans inhaling powdered tobacco, the practice quickly spread to Europe, the Middle East, and China. European snuff boxes ranged from simple rectangular or round shapes of pewter or other common metals, to more elaborate, precious stone-inlaid boxes, often with relief and etching on the lids, and sometimes shaped like sea shells or animals.

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International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society

International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society

This simple site features a beautiful collection of antique Chinese snuff bottles. Start on the categories page, wh… [read review or visit site]

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Inside Painted Snuff Bottles

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Match World

Match World

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Kensitas Silk Flowers

Kensitas Silk Flowers

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Matchbox Labels

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Truth in Advertising

This gallery of cigarette magazine advertising from the 1940s and 50s contains no surgeon general's warning, just p… [read review or visit site]

Matchbook Museum

Matchbook Museum

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Lamarde

Lamarde

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