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Cigarette Case

Object Details

Description
Slim, rectangular box engraved overall with bright-cut, densely packed foliate scrolls and scattered flowers, interrupted only by a reserve at center of the chamfered-edge, hinged lid. Bottom underside is plain. Gold washed interior. Inside right side of collar is struck incuse with interlocked "JC" trademark, "STERLING" in sans serif letters, and "181".
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
ca 1915 - ca 1935
after 1850
Credit Line
Gift of Lucinda de Leftwich Templin, Ph.D., in memory of Ella Rice Templin
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
gold (interior wash material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 3 7/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 6.0325 cm x 9.8425 cm
Object Name
case, cigarette
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