Cigarette Silks

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Maker:
UNKNOWN
Date:
1915 - 1920

Collection of 17 loose cigarette silks depicting various different designs, including flags, eminent male figures and town coat of arms. These cigarette silks were often collected and used to make domestic patchwork items (See the Cigarette Silks Tea cosy).

Cigarette Silks