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Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Pack of "Winston" cigarettes |
Catalog Number |
1998.49.406 |
Creator |
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company |
Date |
1940-1942 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Cellophane/Tobacco |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-2 D-1 inches |
Description |
This is a dark maroon package of "Winston Cigarettes" on the front of the package written in gold it says; "Winston/ Cigarettes/ Rounds/ Special Blend/ The Winston Tobacco Co. Inc./ Chicago ILL, USA." On the back of the package there is a label that says; "Winston Cigarettes/ This ideal cigarette is made exclusively of the finest fully matured grades of domestic and imported tobaccos offering the smoker the utmost mildness and pleasing aroma/ Truly America's Best/ For 15c.". On the side of the package there is a label that says; "Factory No 24 District of Kentucky-Notice The manufacturer of the Cigarettes herein contained has complied with all requirements of law. Every person is cautioned not to use either this package for Cigarettes again or the stamp thereon again nor to remove the contents of this package without destroying said stamp under the penalties provided by law in such cases." |
Collection |
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Collection |
People |
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company |
Subjects |
Tobacco Smoking Cigarettes |
Search Terms |
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture cigarettes Tobacco |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |