Cigarette case

Rectangular case with engraved text on top. Present given to Camillien Houde, former mayor of the city of Montreal from 1928 to 1932, from 1934 to 1936, from 1938 to 1940 and from 1944 to 1954, by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters in 1953.

Accession Number 2010.71.02
Fabricant / Éditeur Birks
Date 1953
Materials metal, silver
Measurements 1,5 x 8,5 x 17,3 cm

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Historical context

Il s’agit d’un étui à cigarettes offert à Camillien Houde, maire de Montréal, en 1953, par l’Association des radiodiffuseurs. On peut y lire ceci : « Mayor Camillien Houde / with grateful thanks from the / Canadian Association of Broadcasters / to Montreals Chief Host / for charming and memorable hospitality / March 1953 »

Camillien Houde s’implique en politique provinciale (candidat conservateur dans Sainte-Marie...

Accession Number 2010.71.02
Fabricant / Éditeur Birks
Date 1953
Materials metal, silver
Measurements 1,5 x 8,5 x 17,3 cm

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