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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Cigar Humidor
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Cigar Humidor

Manufacturer C.F. Monroe Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1904
MediumGlass | Enamel | Brass
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (14.6 x 9.5 cm)
InscribedPrinted in black on bottom: "NAKARA C.F.M. CO."
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5746
Not on view
DescriptionCylindrical with lid attached to jar by brass fittings; white opaque painted all over with shades of olive green, highlighted around lid with pink and painted and enameled apple blossoms and words "Cigars" in raised gilt and lavender diagonally across. Patent applied for 8/2/04.

Published ReferencesIllustrated in "Woman's Day", Aug. 1964, p. 31.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
C.F. Monroe Co.
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
C.F. Monroe Co.
ca. 1904
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
C.F. Monroe Co.
ca. 1898
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
C.F. Monroe Co.
ca. 1898
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1900
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1850-1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
17th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.