Collection Highlights
Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette silk
Object name
Cigarette silk
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Cloth
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 3 in.
Description
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with the flag of Italy above the lyrics to the national anthem and white daisies with yellow centers. Printed "Nebo Cigarettes" at the bottom edge. One of a series of world flags and anthems. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.2693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
