2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
Artist/Maker: David Cusick

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Cigarette silk

Cigarette silk
Object name 
Cigarette silk
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Cloth
Dimensions 
5 x 2 in.
Description 
A natural beige silk ribbon printed woven with a glossy brown galloping horse and jockey rider in purple, red and beige jodphurs. Printed "Richmond Straight Cut No. 1 Cigarettes ARE THE BEST." at the bottom edge. Given as a collectible premium by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.2863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.