Object number
GGC208
Description
Gordon's cigarette case, given him by Wolseley. A brown animal (crocodile) skin cigarette case in two parts. The case has cigarettes inside. On the back of the case it is written "C.GORDON TO WOLSELY 15-01-84". On the top part is a small brass plate saying "GENERAL C.GORDENS CIGARETTE CASE" which he gave to Lord Worsley the day he left London for Khartoum 13-1-84.
Date
1871 - 1898
Production period
Victorian
Material
Dimensions
- Height: base 76 mm
- Width: 55 mm
- Height: cap 76 mm
- Width: 60