Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cigarette |
Title |
Package of "Duke" filter tip cigarettes, kings |
Common Name |
Cigarette pack |
Catalog Number |
1997.31.133 |
Creator |
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company |
Date |
1930-1966 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-2 D-0.875 inches |
Description |
This is a white package of "Duke of Durham Filter King Cigarettes", on the front and back in a white square in the upper center of the package there is an image of a crown with red and blue jewels. On the side of the package there is label that says; "20 Class A Cigarettes Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. Durham, North Carolina Made in U.S.A." |
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 |