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Cigarette box

(American, 1878–1972)
about 1925–35
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniquePatinated silver, leaded enamel, patinated copper, bronze, purple stone, white stone
DimensionsHeight x length: 2 1/8 x 6 3/16 x 5 3/4 in. (5.4 x 15.7 x 14.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Joan Bamberger Goodheart in memory of Matilda Block Bamberger
Accession number2011.1861
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ClassificationsSilver hollowware
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InscriptionsScratched into base beneath "STERLING" stamp (and upside down): "o5610"
ProvenanceAbout 1925-1935, according to family tradition, made for L. Richard Bamberger (New York, NY); about 1970, given by L. Richard Bamberger to his daughter, Joan Bamberger (Watertown, MA); 2011, gift of Joan Bamberger to the MFA. (Accession date: October 26, 2011)
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