Name/Title
Japanese CigarettesDescription
A packet of World War II-era Japanese cigarettes wrapped in a brown patterned print wrapper decorated with Japanese flags.Use
With the popularity of smoking in the 1940s, cigarettes were considered a necessity on par with food by the military, and every effort was made to distribute them to servicemembers.Context
This packet of cigarettes was received by Helen Robinson while she was touring the USS Laffey (DD-724) while it was on display to the public in Seattle, Washington following the Battle off Okinawa. An unnamed Laffey sailor gave her the cigarettes hoping to get a date.Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724Acquisition
Accession
1976.00007Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionUpdate Date
April 4, 2025