Object Record
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Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Package of "Oasis" menthol filter tip cigarettes, kings |
Common Name |
Cigarette pack |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.122 |
Creator |
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company |
Date |
1950-1966 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-3.375 W-2 D-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a white and blue flip top package of "Oasis" menthol filter tip king size cigarettes, the flip top of the package is blue with the words "Oasis Filter Cigarettes" written in white on the front. In the center of the package there is a large blue O with a crown and the words With "Menthol Mist" written in red in the center. |
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 |