Object Record
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Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Package of Louisiana World Exposition cigarettes, kings |
Common Name |
Cigarette pack |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.124 |
Creator |
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company |
Date |
1984 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-2 D-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a white package of "Louisiana World Exposition king sized" cigarettes.On the side of the package there is a label that says; "Complimentary Not For Sale All Applicable State Taxes Paid By Manufacturer." On the other 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 |