Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
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 flag marked "Denmark", red divided by a white cross. 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
2002.1.2862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
