Object number
TN.2010.43
Title
MCC 150th Anniversary Cigars
Date
1937
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length: 15 cm
Description
Cigars and cigarettes produced to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the MCC. Red box, containing two cigars and cigarettes. In gold on lid 'MCC 1787-1937'
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As if to encourage players to drink and smoke they were also given gifts of cigarettes and cigars, hip flasks and cigarette cases in recognition of their playing prowess. MCC even provided commemorative cigars for their 150th anniversary.
IR/SS/E/3 Victoria Sporting Club Letter & Press Release.
Bob Woolmer was awarded 100 bottles of champagne for scoring a Test century.
TN.2010.43 Cigars and cigarettes commemorating MCC 150th anniversary, 1937
LN.2016.9 Box of Cigarettes given to Hubert Ashton, 1922
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