overall: 5/8 in x 2 in x 3 1/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 5.08 cm x 7.9375 cm
Object Name:
case, cigarette
Place made:
United States
Date made:
early 20th century
Description:
Rounded rectangular case with spring-loaded, hinged lid featuring applied decoration of an anchor and rope; plain concave back. Gold washed interior has two matte-silver spring retainers, the one in back half is struck "STERLING-F" with "743/28" scratched below. Push-tab catch is stamped "7" inside. No maker's marks.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucinda de Leftwich Templin, Ph.D., in memory of Ella Rice Templin
