CIGAR BOX, C. de Bernales
H1997.73
Decorated, 'ROMEO Y JULIETA', wooden cigar box originally containing, '25 CORONAS, HAND MADE MECHO A MANO', (inscription on side of box). Lid has a cream background with a colourful gold, green, orange and blue decorated border. Depicted on the centre of the lid is an illustration of the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet with 'ROMEO Y JULIETA' above it. On the underside is the inscription, 'MADE IN HAVANA-CUBA', and 'G.Claro' stamped in ink. Guarantee seal of the Cuban Government (broken) is on the right hand corner of box.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1997.73 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 May 2000 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1997 |
| Credit: | Bridget Faye |
Material
| Plywood/Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Paper | 0 - Whole |
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| Ink/Unclassified | 0 - Whole |
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| Adhesive/Unclassified | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 230mm |
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| depth | 4cm |
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| length | 150mm |
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