Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette silk
Object Number:
2002.1.3231
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with a color image of a red apple hanging from a branch with green leaves. One in a series portraying flowers and fruit. Printed "Zira Cigarettes" at the edge. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
