This is a snuff box that came to America in the pocket of a pilgrim named John Howland on the 1620 Mayflower voyage. Any ideas on who the woman depicted on the front is? I know it's a long shot, but it would be cool to find out if it is someone "important" or just a random image on the front of a tobacco container. Any insight is greatly appreciated!!
For what it's worth, the Book of Snuff and Snuff Boxes has the earliest dated box as from 1655.
To my eyes, the hair style and dress look closer to 1850s.