University of Michigan

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Object Details

Associated Name
University of Michigan
Murad Cigarettes
Description
University of MIchiagn silk produced for the American Tobacco Company’s Murad cigarette brand.
Like related premiums such as cards and felts, silks were collectibles available to purchasers of tobacco products. Murad’s college silks were produced in two sets in 1910.
This example features a hurdler.
Location
Currently not on view
1910
ID Number
1999.3052.172
nonaccession number
1999.3052
catalog number
1999.3052.172
Object Name
patch
tobacco silk, track and field
tobacco silk, collegiate
Physical Description
fabric, silk (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12.6 cm x 7.6 cm; 4 15/16 in x 3 in
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
National Museum of American History
subject
Sports
Track and Field
collegiate
Record ID
nmah_1348132
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-95d9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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