BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER

Entry/Object ID

2005.70.1.1

Description

BASHFUL TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER, ca. 1915. The cigar cutter has an engraved message on both sides that reads, "BASHFUL / TRICK LOCK CIGAR CUTTER/ IT OPENS WHEN YOU DONT LOOK." Toward the bottom rim reads, "TAFO/ MFG CO. LA/ CAL." The cigar cutter appears to be metal and has a round shape with two curved metal pieces that meet at the top. The visible damage range from discoloration of metal, light fading of the engraved lettering and tarnish stains.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Smoking paraphernalia

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Cigar cutters