CIGARETTE CASE (AND FOUR CIGARETTES)
H1995.1311
An oblong shaped box, rounded corners, regular pattern on front: wavy lines with sets of parallel lines. In the centre, is a circle (double lined) and is clear, the underside has no markings. Inside a broken elastic strip appears 1/3 down the box - both top and bottom of case. The case is golden colour inside, four cigarettes - three with: 'CRAVEN "A"/ VIRGINIA' and one with 'President/ VIRGINIAN'. The case is a push open case with a little tab - and when pushed in allows lid to "pop" up. Elastic tabs have metal tabs on ends to hold down cigarettes by way of a lock. On bottom of inside compartment 'MADE IN ENGLAND' is inscribed with small lettering (can be found about one centimetre from hinge).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1311 |
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| Accession Date: | 26 Jul 1995 |
Material
| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Elastic/Textile |
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| Paper |
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Measurement
| length | 67mm |
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| width | 85mm |
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| height | 14mm |
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