Celebrate collegiate pride with these vintage silks, originally offered as an incentive premium by the American Tobacco Company. Featuring the seals of 150 colleges and universities, each silk is crafted with vibrant colors and presented in a classy glass paperweight, adorned with blue striped oxford fabric. An ideal gift for graduates and students alike, these unique collectibles embody heritage and tradition, making them perfect for display or as a thoughtful memento.
From the brand: In 1910 through 1915 the American Tobacco Company offered collegiate silks as an incentive premium in packages of Egyptienne Luxury Cigarettes. The series contained 150 colleges and universities with each silk containing the seal or coat-of-arms and the school’s name below. They are a rare and very colorful collector’s item that make a great gift for students and graduates alike. Each silk is beautifully presented in a glass paperweight.
Each silk measures approximately 1 ¾” x 3 ¼’ and is mounted in a glass paperweight
on a base of blue striped oxford fabric
, of which sizes may vary. Choose from 40 schools shown.
These silks are antique so some variance in color and shape is to be expected.
Please allow up to 2 weeks to ship. As these items are custom made, they will be final sale.
