Tin

Name/Title

Tin

Entry/Object ID

1111.574.002

Description

Metal tobacco box complete with cover 6 3/8 inches x 3 1/2 inches x 4 7/8 inches Cover and box are colored and patterned to look like a trunk. Colors are orange, brown and black. Associated hardware is painted on. Inscriptions: on back -- "Factory NO. 60 Second District of Virginia. Notice, - The manufacturer of this tobacco has complied with all the requirements of law. Every person is cautioned, under penalty of law, not to use this package for tobacco again." Inscriptions on front--"PATTERSON'S SEAL CUT PLUG R.A. PATTERSON TOBACCO CO. RICHMOND, VA." Inscriptions on left side (facing front of tin):"R. A. PATTERSON TOBACCO CO. RICHMOND, VA. USA." Inscriptions on right side of tin: "Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Cooley's Hotel, Springfield, Parker House, Boston, Waldorf Astoria, New York, Palmer House, Chicago" Inscription on bottom of tin (Stamp) "Issued by the authority of the Tobacco Workers International Union - Union Made Henry Fisher "-- the rest not readable.