Bidspirit auction | Vintage Union Leader Cut Plug

Vintage Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Tin with Assortment of Buttons and Notions - A vintage lithographed tobacco tin produced for Union Leader Cut Plug, a brand of P. Lorillard Co. The tin features a red background with gold-colored lettering and a central graphic of an eagle perched upon a tobacco package, accompanied by the text Cut Plug and the slogan Smoke and Chew. The rectangular tin is constructed of lithographed tin-plated steel and is equipped with a wire bail handle and a hinged lid. This tin has been repurposed for storage and contains an assortment of vintage sewing buttons and notions. The collection includes buttons in various sizes, colors, and materials such as plastic, wood, metal, and shell. Several large plastic buckles are present, including a circular green buckle, an octagonal silver-tone buckle, and a black stylized buckle. The contents also include a ShopRite brand plastic Cold Pack Cheese Food container and a gray 35mm film canister with a black lid used for organizing smaller items. Length: Approximately 8 inches.