Cigarette Box

Accession number 71.91.38

Unique identifier MNY64676

Description 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.

Dated 1953

Object Type cigarette box

Physical dimensions H: 1 1/4 in. W: 6 1/4 in. D: 3 3/4 in.

Medium gilding (technique), silver (metal), wood (plant material)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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