Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette silk
Object name
Cigarette silk
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Cloth
Dimensions
7 x 9 in.
Description
A natural beige silk cloth printed with a white flag diagonally divided by a blue cross with a red corner field with a gray eagle with a gold border labeled "Poland". Flag of the Kingdom of Poland during the early nineteenth century used officially and ceremonially until circa 1900. Printed "Zira Cigarettes" at the bottom edge. One of a series of historical world flags. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.2854
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





