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Tobacco Wrapper Advertisement: American Cigar Company, 1886

Tobacco wrapper advertisement for the American Cigar Company, dated May 25, 1886. The front features graphics of an old Black man and the text "OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOTS." The back features the text "THREE FOR 5 CENTS, BEWARE OF IMITATION. MY SIGNATURE P. WHITLOCK." Additional handwritten notes on the verso indicate that Philip Whitlock, a Civil War veteran who served in the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, was active in the Jewish community and came to the USA in 1854.

Associated People/Businesses

Whitlock, Philip
American Cigar Company (New York, NY.)
P. Whitlock (Firm)
WHITLOCK, PHILLIP (1837.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Tobacco industry
Advertising
Caricature
Antisemitism
African Americans

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 7