Case, Cigarette [realia]. 1922

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Case, Cigarette [realia]. 1922

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Fourteen-karat gold cigarette case was made by Tiffany & Company in 1922. The exterior features engraved stripes and the monogram "W.G.H.," for Warren G. Harding. The lid is hinged and has a snap closure. The inside of the cigarette case has an engraved floral design and can hold ten cigarettes. Engraved text inside the cigarette case reads: "WARREN G. HARDING / THE WHITE HOUSE 1922." This cigarette case and its accompanying match case (H 64586.001) come with a black leather-covered case that is lined with green silk and plush. Gold lettering inside the lid of this case reads: "TIFFANY & CO. / NEW YORK / PARIS LONDON."

2 items : gold, black, green ; .5 cm high, 8 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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