Artist/Maker
H. K. & F. B. Thurber & Co.
(1875 - 1884)
Cigar box
ca. 1875-1878
Place made, probablyNew York, New York, United States
Wood, paper
Overall: 23 × 9 1/2 × 3 3/4 in. (58.4 × 24.1 × 9.5 cm)
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
2002.1.3660
DescriptionLarge long wood cigar box printed with green paper wrapped borders and elaborate black printed symbol with the words "Chiquita" below "H.K. & F.B. Thurber & Co.s"; top reads in black "The Great Chiquita"; inside lid bears paper label with company symbol above "Try Chiquita/ 5 Cent Cigar/ 100 for $5.00/ 1000 for $50.00".ClassificationsLANDAUER COLLECTION OF BUSINESS AND ADVERTISING EPHEMERA
Collections
- Business and Advertising Ephemera: The Bella C. Landauer Collection
