Tin, cigarette; W D & H O Wills; [?]; CT77.39

Tin, cigarette; W D & H O Wills; [?]; CT77.39
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Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.

Name/Title

Tin, cigarette

About this object

Cigarette tin; a rectangular tin for 'Three Castles' cigarettes, manufactured by W D & H O Wills of Bristol and London. The exterior of the tin is yellow and printed with advertising in red, black and gold.

Maker

W D & H O Wills

Maker Role

Distributor

Date Made

[?]

Place Made

Europe, United Kingdom, England

Medium and Materials

processed material, metal.

Inscription and Marks

Printed on one side: 'The "Three Castles" / CIGARETTES / The "Three Castles" Tobacco / W D & H O WILLS / BRISTOL & LONDON / "There's no sweeter Tobacco comes from / Virginia & no better brand than the / Three Castles" / W D & H O WILLS. / Bristol & London / MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND FOR THE PROPRIETORS BY / BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED.'

Technique

printed

Measurements

h 75mm x l 83mm x w 21mm

Subject and Association Keywords

technology, manufactures, tobacco industry

Credit Line

From the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"

Object Type

Container

Object number

CT77.39

Rights

All rights reserved

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Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.   Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.
Tags

cigarette

w.d & h.o wills sydney

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