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Metadata
Object Name |
Cigarette |
Common Name |
Cigarette pack |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.107 |
Maker |
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company |
Date |
1970-1985 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-4.125 W-2 D-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a yellow package of "Chesterfield 101 Filter Tipped" Cigarettes, on the front and back there is an image of a sail boat on the water with the sun behind it. On the back of the package there is a coupon that says;"1 Luxury Merchandise Coupon redeem three ways: 1. Gifts from LMC Catalog, 2. Exchange for cash, 3. Combine with participating trading stamps, 1 LMC Coupon = 4 Trading Stamps." On the side of the package there is a label that states; "Warning: The Surgeon General Has Determined That Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Health." |
Notes |
The donor's husband operated Shelbyville Tobacco & Candy from 1933-1991, a tobacco wholesaling business. He collected cigarette packages and displayed them in the business. |
Collection |
Joyce Rufra Collection |
People |
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company |
Subjects |
Tobacco Smoking Cigarettes |
Search Terms |
Tobacco Cigarettes |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |