The Benedict Little Cigar advertisement, 100 for $1.00 – Antique Wall Art
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The Benedict Little Cigar advertisement, 100 for $1.00 comes to life in this historic image, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The Benedict Little Cigar advertisement, 100 for $1.00
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The Benedict Little Cigar advertisement stands out for its bold price claim: 100 cigars for $1.00, a figure printed as the main selling point. Tobacco ads of this kind were a common sight on American walls, fences and in newspapers, where manufacturers competed on price and brand name as much as on quality. Pieces like this one show how cheap, mass-marketed cigars were pitched to working men and shoppers, with the bargain front and center. Look closely at the lettering and layout, which reflect the commercial art style of the period and reveal how advertisers tried to catch a passerby's eye in a crowded street.
| Original scan | 660 × 929 px |
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| Reference | 984 |
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