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 silk
Object Number:
2002.1.2696
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
4 3/4 x 3 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with the flag of China (before World War I and II and the communist takeover) above the lyrics to the national anthem and white flowers with green leaves. Printed "Nebo Cigarettes" at the bottom edge. One of a series of world flags and anthems. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
