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 a baseball pitcher.
Date Made: 1910
Referenced: Princeton UniversityMaker: Murad Cigarettes
Location: Currently not on view
Web Subject: SportsName Of Sport: BaseballLevel Of Sport: collegiate
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 2013.3001.003Nonaccession Number: 2013.3001Catalog Number: 2013.3001.003
Object Name: tobacco silk, baseballemblem, collegiatesilk, tobaccotobacco silk, collegiate
Physical Description: fabric, silk (overall material)Measurements: overall: 6 3/4 in x 5 in; 17.145 cm x 12.7 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-b710-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_1433861
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