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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Cigarette Case - Capstan

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Smoking Accessories

Overview

a. red box with lid
b. two packs of playing cards (one red pack, one blue pack)

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.163

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

152 mm

Height or length

127 mm

Depth

63 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Inside of box:
"The Capstan Cigarette Companion
Containing:
cigarette case
cameo glass ash tray
two cigarette holders
two packs of playing cards, and
fifty "capstan" oval heavyweight cigarettes"

Keywords

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

Completeness

72

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