Pee Wee Reese All-Star Game cigarette box

Date1948 July 13

DescriptionSterling silver cigarette box with engraved top, "All-Star Award / National League / To / Harold Reese / 1948" and facsimile signature of Ford C. Frick. Interior of box is lined with wood with an adjustable center divider.

Bio/Historical NoteCigarette box presented to Harold "Pee Wee" Reese after his participation in the 1948 All-Star Game. The game was held on July 13, 1948, at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis, Missouri, resulting in the American League defeating the National League 5â€“2.

Object numberB-1948-0046

Subject Reese, Pee Wee, 1918-1999

Attributes

Classificationsawards

Dimensions6.25 x 1.5 x 3.25 in.

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