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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Covered box
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Covered box

Manufacturer Fostoria Glass Co.
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1928-1931
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (8.9 x 6.7 cm)
InscribedOval Fostoria label on bottom.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5963
Not on view
DescriptionClear, pressed rectangular box, "brocade" plate etched in Oak Leaf pattern, iridesced and with gilt rim on bottom and lid. Flat lid fits into bottom.

Published ReferencesWeatherman, FOSTORIA, p. 192-193, "Small Cigarette and Cover"
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