Cigar Lighter & Cutter, "Smoke George W. Childs Cigars," circa 1877
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Artifact Overview
George W. Childs was an influential Philadelphia newspaper publisher. He lent his name to a brand of cigars, and is depicted as the figure on this novelty item. The box in the center cuts the cigar using a key-wind mechanism. At either end are matches which light a kerosene filled reservoir at the top.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cigar lighter
Date Made
circa 1877
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
34.717.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 10 in
Inscriptions
On the base is inscribed: GEORGE W. CHILDS CIGAR / HARBURGER HOMAN & CO / MAKERS NEW YORK
On top of desk is inscribed: SMOKE / GOE. W. CHILDS / CIGARS
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