Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Box, Cigar |
Catalog Number |
1981.34.67 |
Date |
1890-1925 |
Material(s) |
Wood/Paper |
Dimensions |
H-3.75 W-4.375 D-7.625 inches |
Description |
This is a box for Cuban cigars. The paper labels include an image of Robert E. Lee on one side and labels that say "CIGARS." on the left side and "100 ONE HUNDRED 100" on the right side. A rectangular blue paper label on the left side bears an inscription that says "NOTICE/ The Manufacturer of the Cigars herein contained/ has complied with all the requirements of the law./ Every person is cautioned, under the penalties of/ Law, not to use this Box for Cigars again/ A.H. GARDNER, Proprietor./ No. 46, 5th, District of Kentucky." The right side is also stamped "HABANA" and the back is stamped "OSCURO/ 100." The bottom of the box is branded with the inscription "RICHARD M. JOHNSON/ 5 ? C.S.? OF KY." |
Collection |
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Simmons Collection |
People |
Johnson, Richard Mentor, 1780-1850 Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870 |
Subjects |
Cigars Boxes |
Search Terms |
Green County (Ky.) Cuba |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |