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Subiaco Museum > Records

TOBACCO TIN: 'THE PRESIDENT'

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Overview

Oblong tin with hinged lid, painted green. 'President Virginian Tobacco' are printed in gold letters on lid, together with the words 'Fine Cut' and 2oz nett [factory weight]. The bust of President George Washington appears at the centre of lid, defined by two stalks of tobacco. The name and address of the manufacturers, Michelides Ltd., Perth, Australia are printed on the rim of the lid.

Historical information

Oblong tin with hinged lid, painted green. 'President Viirginian Tobacco' are printed in gold letters on lid, together with the words 'Fine Cut' and '2 oz nett [factory weight]'.

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Details

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cwa-org-43-1992.47

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ARIS (nee Doggett) Doxie W

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

Tobacco tin owned by a local resident.

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