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Cigar box

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-21295

Description

Cigar box with shade pulls; cover with paper hinge; paper labels and internal revenue stamp on box; green label from label maker on side: "SHADE PULLS"

Details

Descriptive Terms

cigar boxes
wood (plant material)
BOX, CIGAR

Inscription

Printed label on cover: ""Lith. S.F.F. HEPPENHEIMER'S SONS 22-24 NWM ST, N.Y."" Branded on bottom: ""FACT NO. 102 3D DIST. MASS."" Label: ""EL CELOSO""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

S. F. F. Heppenhiemer's Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Dimensions

1.375 x 8.375 x 4.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5466

Places

New York state (United States)
Massachusetts (United States)

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