Princeton University

Description:

Princeton University 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 an ice hockey player.

Date Made: 1910

Associated Institution: Princeton UniversityMurad CigarettesMaker: Murad Cigarettes

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York CityAssociated Place: United States: New Jersey, Princeton University

Subject: Ice Hockey, collegiate, Sports

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1982.0566.49Accession Number: 1982.0566Catalog Number: 1982.0566.49

Object Name: tobacco silk, ice hockeytobacco silk, collegiate

Physical Description: fabric, silk (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 in; 13.97 cm x 7.62 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-ca29-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_672742

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