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Cigar box

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-21296

Description

Cigar box w/ shade supports and cover w/ paper hinge; paper labels and internal revenue stamp on box; green label from label maker on side: "SHADE SUPPORT"

Details

Descriptive Terms

cigar boxes
wood (plant material)
BOX, CIGAR

Inscription

Printed label and branded on top, sides and bottom: ""LA FLOR DE HENRY CLAY/ HABANA/ JULIAN ALVAREZ""

Associated Person

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Possibly Alvarez, Julian (Maker)

Dimensions

2.25 x 8.375 x 4.625 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5467

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