Collection Highlights
James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette silk
Object name
Cigarette silk
Date
1890-1920
Medium
Cloth
Dimensions
3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Description
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with pink tea roses, thorny vines and green leaves with the motto "Honor thyself and God will help thee./ La Fontaine", in black, blue and gold. Printed "Nebo 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
2002.1.3234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
