Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Pack of "English Ovals" cigarettes |
Catalog Number |
1998.49.427 |
Date |
1939-1941 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Cellophane/Tobacco |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-3.375 D-0.625 inches |
Description |
This is a white package of "English Ovals" in the center of the package there is a coat of arms drawn in red and silver. From the top to bottom the package reads; "Philip Morris & Co. LTD. Incorporated/ English Ovals/ Special Selection/ London, W/ Factories; London, Cairo, Hamilton, Canada, Richmond VA/ Agents & Depots All Over The World./ Philip Morris & Co. LTD. INC. New York, U.S.A./ Selected Mild Blend". On the back of the package there is a label on the upper portion that reads; "Factory No 7. District of Virginia - Notice - The Manufacturer Of The Cigarettes Herein Contained Has Complied With All The 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 |
Phillip Morris, Inc. |
Subjects |
Tobacco Smoking Cigarettes |
Search Terms |
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture cigarettes Tobacco |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |