Box, Cigarette
2008.005.0273
from the collection of
Title
Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, 1970Creation Date
September 1970Dimensions
6.88 in. H x 8 in. W Item (Overall)
The business cards each measure 3.5"w x 2"h
Description
Sterling silver cigarette box from Mexico. The box is lined on the inside with cedar wood and divided into four compartments. There is a stamp in the metal on the bottom which reads, "925 Ortega Mexico 61911". There is also a white office label on the bottom which reads, "Silver cig. box--gift of Amb. & Mrs. H.B. Margain of Mexico, September 1970". There are two white business cards on the inside, one which reads "Lic. Hugo B. Margain" and the other "Margarita Charles de Margain".Related People and Organizations
Maurice H. Stans