Object Details
associated institution
Murad Cigarettes
referenced
University of Michigan
maker
Murad Cigarettes
Description
University of Michigan silk produced for the American Tobacco Company's Murad cigarette brand. Like related premiums such as cards and felts, silks were collectibles available to purchasers of tobacco products. Murad's college silks were produced in two sets in 1910.
This example features the sport of American football.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1910
ID Number
1982.0566.43
catalog number
1982.0566.43
accession number
1982.0566
Object Name
tobacco silk
tobacco silk, collegiate
Physical Description
fabric, silk (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 1/2 in x 4 7/8 in; 16.51 cm x 12.3825 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport
Football
level of sport
collegiate
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1331100