Collection of Cigarette "Silks" [19th-early 20th century]
Descriptive Object
Identifier:
OBJ.O.1979.40
Description
Cigarette "silks" were a type of advertising included in the purchase of tobacco products from around 1870 and into the early 20th century. They could be made of different fibers; this collection appears to be satin. The collection comprises 25 silks printed with various color illustrations and labeled with different brands of cigarette. Connection to Old Town unclear.