Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Package of "Benson & Hedges" menthol cigarettes, 100 |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.203 |
Creator |
Benson & Hedges (Canada) |
Date |
1966-1980 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-4.125 W-4 D-0.688 inches |
Description |
This is a mint green package of "Benson & Hedges" menthol 100s cigarettes. On the front of the package it says; 25 premium length menthol filter tipped cigarettes. On the back it is translated into French. On the side of the package there is a label stating; WARNING: Health and Welfare Canada advises that danger to health increased with amount smoked - avoid inhaling. |
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 |
Benson & Hedges (Canada) |
Subjects |
Cigarettes Smoking Tobacco |
Search Terms |
cigarettes Tobacco |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |