Case, Cigar - Mexican American War

 
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Case, Cigar - Mexican American War
Cigar Case
Cigar Case

Case, Cigar - Mexican American War

Object number2005.022.01
Dateca. 1855
Mediumpaper, ink, cardboard
Dimensions3 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (7.6 x 14 x 3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionCigar case depicts the storming of the Bishop's Palace during the Battle of Monterey on September 21, 1846. Case is rectangular with rounded ends. The front of the case has a printed (or painted possibly?) image of American troops in full uniforum, in formation, surrounded by smoke. In the background is a stone construction with numerous raised Mexican flags. The image is flanked on each in by black with a thin guilt border. The reverse of the case is plain black. The interior of the case is opened and hinged by brittle fanned black paper.
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