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Cigarette case

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular cigarette case with rounded corners, made of black tortoiseshell material. Gold-colored metal clasp at the top and bottom. Gold-colored floral designs and leaves on the top and sides. Central white design on the top. Gold-colored border around the edge. Background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
tortoiseshell, gold, silver
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
600 × 342 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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