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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
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Collections
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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