Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cigarette |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.106 |
Maker |
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company |
Date |
1970-1985 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-3.375 W-2 D-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a package of "Chesterfield Menthol Filter Cigarettes", on the front and back there is an image of a landscape of the woods. On the back of the package there is a coupon that says; " Luxury Merchandise Coupon, Redeem Three Ways, 1. Gifts from LMC Catalog, 2.Exchange for certificate cashable at local retailer, 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 |