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

On View

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.