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Cigarette Box

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1920

GUSN

GUSN-5601

Description

Rectangular; white composition exterior, diaper pattern on sides; figures in a landscape in low relief on top (maroon background).

Details

Descriptive Terms

cigarette boxes
metal
Unidentified Metal
BOX, CIGARETTE

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

1.563 x 3.688 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.884AB

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