Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette case
Object Number:
2007.7.1
Date:
1972
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (9.2 x 5.7 x 18.1 cm)
Marks:
stamped along bottom: "DENMARK/STERLING" with unidentified fish symbol.
Description:
Seamed rectangular box case with hinged flat top (which flips open with slight compression of center-front and center-back), cut-out bottom and sides, decorated with machine-engraved checkerboard pattern around exterior.
Gallery Label:
This cigarette case was purchased at Cartier, New York in 1972 by Peter Berke, an employee of the firm. Like many luxury objects sold by the retailer, the foreign-made cigarette case was intended for American consumers. This style of case, which held a disposable cigarette package, was popular during the 1960s and '70s.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roy R. Eddey, in memory of Peter Berke
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
