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Black Pavé Basketweave Beaded Cigarette or Business Card Case – Hong Kong, 1960s

About the Item

A glimpse back to a time when cigarettes abounded on airplanes, in movie theaters and grocery stores, this cigarette case would have conveyed ladylike sophistication in even the smokiest room. Tall enough for filtered cigarettes or business cards, its beaded basketweave pattern looks like caviar and throws understated sparkles even in low light. Black soft-sided cigarette case with all over basketweave pattern; “Star Brand” snapping top flap closure. Fully lined in black satin. material: poly satin, seed beads noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: none condition: excellent measurements: width: 2 ½” height: 4” (flap closed); 6 ½” (flap open) thickness: 1 ¼” label: Miles (Hand made in Hong Kong)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0811.09.4101stDibs: LU864311589402
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