overall: 3/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 3 1/4 in; .9525 cm x 6.6675 cm x 8.255 cm
Object Name:
case, cigarette
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, North Attleboro
Date made:
early 20th century
Description:
Rounded rectangular case with spring-loaded, hinged lid having fine, engine-turned bands and a trapezoidal reserve at one corner engraved "SA" in interlocked block letters; plain, concave back. Push-tab catch. Gold washed, engine-turned interior has one spring retainer. Top inside edge of lid and bottom inside edge of back are both struck incuse "STERLING" in sans serif letters next to trademark of a superimposed "W" and "Co" pierced horizontally by a right-facing feathered arrow.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucinda de Leftwich Templin, Ph.D., in memory of Ella Rice Templin
