Tobacco, Civil War Era

 
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Tobacco, Civil War Era
Tobacco, Civil War Era
Tobacco, Civil War Era

Tobacco, Civil War Era

Object number2001.006.13
DateUnknown Date
Mediumfoil, paper, tobacco, ink
Dimensions2 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. (6.6 x 12.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionCivil War era package of tobacco. The tobacco is unopened in the original packaging. Wrapped in brown paper, the package is rectangular in shape and cover with silver metal foil with blue printed design and text. The text reads "Pure Yellow Bank/Tobacco/Wm. H. Goodwin & Co./ 207 & 209 Water St. New York." At the center of the design is a large tobacco leaf. The back of the package also has blue printing, but it is worn and illegible.
    Status
    Not on view