Object Record
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Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Package of "West" cigarettes, 100s |
Common Name |
Cigarette pack |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.212 |
Creator |
Park Avenue Tobacco, Inc. |
Date |
1970-1985 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-4 W-2 D-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a red and white flip top package of "West American Blend 100s" cigarettes. 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 |
Park Avenue Tobacco, Inc. |
Subjects |
Tobacco Cigarettes Smoking |
Search Terms |
cigarettes Tobacco |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |