Purdue University

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Object Details

Associated Name

Purdue University. School of Civil Engineering

maker

American Tobacco Company

Description

Purdue University tobacco felt (or tobacco flannel.)

Tobacco felts, or more appropriately, tobacco flannels, were collectibles available to purchasers of tobacco products between 1900-1920. Like related premiums as cards and silks, felts could represent a variety of interests, in this case, collegiate sports.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1910

ID Number

1996.0213.348

accession number

1996.0213

catalog number

1996.0213.348

Object Name

tobacco silk, collegiate

tobacco felt, collegiate

Physical Description

fabric, silk (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 1 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in; 4.445 cm x 11.43 cm

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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

Data Source

National Museum of American History

web subject

Sports

level of sport

collegiate

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-9d5c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1425870