Collegiate Silk | Bowdoin Filter-Home Accessories introducing subtle texture and dimensional

introducing subtle texture and dimensional interest to the surface

milky glow

highlighting the pattern while preserving the individuality of each piece

Each piece reflects our enduring commitment to heritage craftsmanship

The rich blue tone offers a confident contrast against the neutral ground

Collegiate Silk | Bowdoin Filter-Home Accessories introducing subtle texture and dimensionalDuring the early 20th century, American tobacco companies produced a wealth of Tobacco Premiums that were included free with their products. Around 1910, there was a four year "window" when the focus of the material was on American Colleges and Universities. The Richmond Straight tobacco company in Richmond, Virginia, (now Phillip Morris) produced a series of 50 known printed silks in a series that contained the banner, seal, mascot (or appropriate