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Cigar box

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-21277

Description

Cigar box w/ hooks; paper hinged cover; internal revenue stamp and other paper labels on box; black label from label maker on side: "MEDIUM CLOTHES HOOKS"

Details

Descriptive Terms

cigar boxes
wood (plant material)
BOX, CIGAR

Inscription

Printed label on inside cover: ""ALLES & FISHER J.A./ BOSTON MASS/ HAND MADE PERFECTOS""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Alles & Fisher J. A. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

2.75 x 9 x 5.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5448

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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