Cigar Box
SponsorSponsored by
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
American
Date1920-1940
MediumCedar
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Length) 8 1/2 x (Height) 2 9/16 x (Width) 5 1/4in. (21.6 x 6.5 x 13.3cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Janet Prior
DescriptionRectangular box with metal hinges, imprinted with the Aetna Logo and that the cigars inside were made exclusively for the Aetna Life Club. A paper seal on the right front has been broken. The Aetna Life Club was a social organization composed of the officers and clerks in the home office of Aetna Life and its affiliated companies. Its aim was to develop "social features" among the employees.
Object number2015.145.1
InscribedOn hinged lid, both sides: Aetna (in a circle) / Juniors / made exclusively / for Aetna Life Club / Hartford, Conn. On the rear side panel: J.B. Back & Company / Brooklyn * Kingston, N.Y.
On the front panel: In a box The cigars herein contained / were manufactured for retail / at not more than five cents / each and are so tax paid. Outside the box is the letter "A" Centered in the front is Juniors / Cellophaned.
Green paper seal: United States / Internal Revenue / tax paid stamp/50 cigars 50 / Class A / Act of 1926 Series 110.
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Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Aetna Life Insurance Co.
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
about 1946