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Gold Cigarette Box, 20th Century Portuguese Gold; 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 4 7/8 in. 77.4.21 Gift of…
Cigarette Box
Gold Cigarette Box, 20th Century Portuguese Gold; 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 4 7/8 in. 77.4.21 Gift of…
Gold Cigarette Box, 20th Century Portuguese Gold; 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 4 7/8 in. 77.4.21 Gift of United States Government

Cigarette Box

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-smoking or snuffing equipment-containers
Datec. 1970
Made AtPortugal, Europe
MediumGold
Dimensions1/2 × 2 11/16 × 4 7/8 in. (1.3 × 6.8 × 12.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of United States Government
Object number77.4.21
DescriptionGold filagree cigarette case, a gift of state from Portugal to Arthur Hartman. The case is completely decorated with what appears to be peacock feathers. This decoration goes through to the inside of the case. Inside, two elastic bands secure cigarettes in place. The box opens lengthwise by a small hinge.

Card inside box reads: Jose Inacio Costa Martins / Ministro Do Trabalho / with best regards

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