Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette silk
Object Number:
2002.1.3239
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
3 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.
Description:
A small pink silk cloth printed with a red monochrome portrait of a woman labeled "Louise Le Baron", in an lace off-the-shoulder dress. Printed "Turkey Red Cigarettes" at the bottom edge. One of a series of actresses and show girls. 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.
