Object Record
| Object Name | Cigarette |
| Title | Package of "555 International" filter tipped cigarettes |
| Common Name | Cigarette pack |
| Catalog Number | 1997.31.253 |
| Maker | Ardath Tobacco Co. |
| Date | 1985-1995 |
| Material(s) | Paper/Tobacco/Cellophane |
| Dimensions | H-3.875 W-3 D-0.75 inches |
| Description | This is a gold flip top package of "555 International" filter tipped cigarettes, on the cover of this package there is a thick black stripe that goes around the package where the flip top opens. In that stripe it says "Virgina Filter" on the front and "Of London" on the back. On the side of the package there is a label that states; "SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health." On the other side of the package there is another label that says; "Imported By Bensen International San Francisco California, 94124, 55 International Filter." |
| Notes | The donor's husband operated Shelbyville Tobacco & Candy from 1933-1991, a tobacco wholesaling business. He collected cigarette packages and displayed them in the business. |
| Collection | Joyce Rufra Collection |
| People |
Ardath Tobacco Co. |
| Subjects |
Tobacco Smoking Cigarettes |
| Search Terms |
Tobacco cigarettes |
| Physical Holder | Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |