Chewing Tobacco Packet
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Date1848-1859
MediumPaper, tobacco
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 9/16 x 4 15/16 x 2 9/16in. (1.5 x 12.5 x 6.5cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineProbably a gift of the G. Fox & Co. Centennial Collection
Object number1948.16.11
DescriptionRectangular yellow folded paper packet filled with tobacco. The packet is printed in black ink, and on one side the labels reads, "PURE YELLOW BANK / TOBACCO [on a tobacco leaf] / WM. H. GOODWIN & CO. / 207 & 209 WATER ST. NEW YORK.", on the side it reads, "WM. H. GOODWIN & CO." The other side is a picture of a row of barrels on their sides, with them reading, "PURE / YELLOW / BANK / ENTERED / 1859. / W / H / G / & Co."
Collections
Status
Not on view
1800-1900
About 1800
