Cigarette Box

Rectangular cigarette box with hinged cushion lid, opening to two-part cedrela wood liner. Interior of lid gilded, short applied molding to front edge of lid. Inscription: Engraved on lid: RICHARD RODGERS / ADL / Dinner with the President / "... A RARE AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE" / [simulated signature of Dwight D. Eisenhower / WITH DEEP APPRECIATION / [simulated signatures of Henry E. Schultz and Benjamin R. Epstein] / NOVEMBER 23, 1953. Mark: Marked on underside of base, incuse: STERLING / 60 [penguin device] / HANDMADE.