Name/Title
Miniature Barrel HumidorEntry/Object ID
1997.14.2Description
Wooden Briggs smoking tobacco humidor in the shape of a small barrel. The lid attaches with a thin steel strip which fits into the top inside of the barrel, then into a groove thereby locking it in place. The front reads, Briggs Smoking Tobacco “When a feller needs a friend” Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. The top reads, Briggs Smoking Tobacco Aged in the Wood. Near the top rim is written Turn To Open below which is an arrow. There is a ceramic disc set in metal in the inside of the lid which says, “When Color Fades Add Cold Water” around the outside and, “Aztec U.S. Pat. Off.” near the center.Collection
TobaccianaCataloged By
Carl PattersonAcquisition
Accession
1997.14Source or Donor
Joseph AdamsAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
P. Lorillard Tobacco CompanyDate made
circa 1930Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HumidorNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, CigarNomenclature Sub-Class
Containers for Smoking & TobaccoNomenclature Class
Household AccessoriesNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Tobacco smoking, Tobacco, BarrelsDimensions
Height
7-1/4 inDiameter
5-1/4 inParts
Count
2Parts
Barrel base and lidLocation
Cabinet
W. Adams Display 1Room
North GalleryBuilding
Museum MainCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Nov 17, 1997Examined By
Carl PattersonRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Wesley AdamsNotes
This had likely belonged to Wesley since it was new.Provenance
Notes
Bertram Adams inherited this humidor from his father Wesley Adams, who likely purchased it new. Wesley was quite a smoker and used it regularly.Exhibition
Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!Created By
Daniel RaelCreate Date
January 28, 2018Updated By
Daniel RaelUpdate Date
February 19, 2021
