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CIGARETTE BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A rectangular cigarette box made in plastic to imitate tortoise shell. The cover is inlaid with silver forming an inscription. The cover is hinged with metal pins and there is a square thumbpiece also made in plastic.

Object name:
CIGARETTE BOX
Made from:
Plastic -- silver
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1958
Size:
9.5 × 14.9 cm (3 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
36.54.1
Class:
SHELL
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; NAME on cover: Marjorie (heart heart) Herbert
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973