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Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
ca. 1780
1954.148
Oak, leather, metal
Related Person: Gouverneur Morris

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Cigarette silk

Cigarette silk
Object name 
Cigarette silk
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Cloth
Dimensions 
3 x 2 1/2 in.
Description 
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with daisies and leaves in green and yellow inside a green frame with the motto "Honor pledges us to morality./ Auerbach", in blue and red. Printed "Zira Cigarettes" at the edge. One of a series of famous quotes and mottos. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.2681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.