Ashtray, faux wood, with plastic Rice-themed football music box attached, 1950

Item — Box: 52

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1950

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Round faux wood ashtray manufactured by Bristol Line, West Germany. The ashtray is a type of resin or plastic, possibly Bakelite. There is a plastic football music box attached to the center of the ashtray. The football is tan colored with blue and gray laces and a Rice shield in blue and white. The music box is functional. The date is inferred from research into this type of ashtray and manufacturer. There is no information regarding original owner or donor. Item is loose in the box.