Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
Object Number:
2002.1.2885
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
11 1/4 x 5/8 in.
Description:
A bright orange woven silk ribbon used as an ornamental strap for holding cigars in a cigar box printed in black with the words "Down's Winner" flanked by spiral flourishes. Probably referring to the race track Churchill Downs where the Kentucky Derby is run.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
