Collection Highlights
Statue of Liberty, Bedloe's Island, New York
1888
1972.24
Watercolor over graphite on paper, overmatted
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigarette case
Object name
Cigarette case
Date
1972
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (9.2 x 5.7 x 18.1 cm)
Description
Seamed rectangular box case with hinged flat top (which flips open with slight compression of center-front and center-back), cut-out bottom and sides, decorated with machine-engraved checkerboard pattern around exterior.
Credit Line
Gift of Roy R. Eddey, in memory of Peter Berke
Object Number
2007.7.1
Marks
stamped along bottom: "DENMARK/STERLING" with unidentified fish symbol.
Gallery Label
This cigarette case was purchased at Cartier, New York in 1972 by Peter Berke, an employee of the firm. Like many luxury objects sold by the retailer, the foreign-made cigarette case was intended for American consumers. This style of case, which held a disposable cigarette package, was popular during the 1960s and '70s.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
