Chewing Tobacco Packet

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847

MakerMade by Mrs. G. B. Miller & Co. American

Date1848-1869

MediumPaper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 2in. (1.9 x 9.2 x 5.1cm)

ClassificationsCommercial Objects

Credit LineProbably a gift of the G. Fox & Co. Centennial Collection

DescriptionRectangular folded paper packet containing tobacco. The faded blue paper is printed in black ink and reads, "Mrs. G.B. Miller & Co. / FINE CUT. / No. 36 Broadway, / Andrew H. Mickle & Sons / Successors, / NEW-YORK."
The back of the package reads, "[N]o. 36 BROADWAY / Formerly 110 110 Water St."

Object number1948.16.12

MarkingsThe front of the tobacco packet is printed in black ink and reads, "Mrs. G.B. Miller & Co. / FINE CUT. / No. 36 Broadway, / Andrew H. Mickle & Sons / Successors, / NEW-YORK."
The back of the package reads, "[N]o. 36 BROADWAY / Formerly 110 110 Water St."

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