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Perforated but unfolded box that was meant to hold 10 Cuban cigarettes. The brand is "John" and features a well dressed dark skinned Cuban striking a match to light a cigarette held in his mouth.
Gift of Gary Barranger, Class of '73, Law '76, 2019.
John Cigarros Box, circa 1900, Special Collections Research Center, William and Mary Libraries.