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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Cigarette case
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Cigarette case

Manufacturer Elgin-American Manufacturing Company
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1920
MediumSilver | Ruby
DimensionsOverall: 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. (1.3 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm)
InscribedStamped inside cover: "Sterling/1787845". Engraved initials on cover "EDN". Stamped on inside of spring holder "Elgin Am. Mfg.Co./Sterling Silver"
Credit LineGift of Admiral and Mrs. William Pierce Chilton
Object number87.376
Not on view
DescriptionRectangular engine-turned case with floral borders and central reserve with initials in reserve; ruby thumbpiece; bottom plain except for floral border. Inside engine-turned interior with spring to hold cigarettes.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
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Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Jean Puiforcat
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Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Jean Puiforcat
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Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Jean Puiforcat
1935
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Jean Puiforcat
1935