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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Cigarette case
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Cigarette case

Manufacturer Elgin-American Manufacturing Company
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1925
MediumEnamel | Gold plate | Silver plate
DimensionsOverall: 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (1.3 x 6.4 x 8.9 cm)
InscribedCase stamped "Elgin" on one of the spring cigarette holders, the other marked "EAM".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number80.27A
On View
Not on view
DescriptionCigarette Case: Rectangular case with two spring clips to hold cigarettes. The bottoms of both containers have brocade-like designs. Leafage and flowers on the cigarette case and bold leafage on the compact.

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