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Drumhead Cigarettes, 1920=21
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Drumhead Cigarettes, 1920=21
Players Drumhead Cigarettes counter card in a roughly triangular shape. In the centre is a drummer boy with a pack on his back, wearing a busby, elaborate tailed coat, white breeches and gaiters. He is standing on a pack of 10 Drumhead cigarettes and is surrounded by other packets. Above him is a banner at either end of which is a drum with the insignia and battle honours of the Queens Royal Lancers. The text on the banner reads " PLAYERs // " DRUMHEAD" // CIGARETTES". A panel on the left hand side reads " 10 // FOR // 4D." and a similar panel on the right hand side reads " 20 // FOR // 8D.". Attached to the card with masking tape is a paper label which reads " Approx // 1920-1". On the reverse is the remains of a mechanism to allow the card to stand upright and a hand-written note which reads " C73"
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"Step back in time with this vintage gem! This print showcases a rare counter card from the early 1920s, promoting the iconic Drumhead Cigarettes by John Player and Sons. The triangular-shaped card immediately draws your attention to its mesmerizing centerpiece – a young drummer boy proudly donning a busby, tailed coat, breeches, and gaiters. With a pack of 10 Drumhead cigarettes strapped to his back, he stands atop an array of other tobacco packets. Above him stretches a majestic banner adorned with two drums displaying the insignia and battle honors of the esteemed Queens Royal Lancers. The text on the banner boldly proclaims "PLAYERs // DRUMHEAD // CIGARETTES" capturing the essence of this timeless brand. The left-hand side panel tempts smokers with an irresistible offer: "10 // FOR // 4D". Meanwhile, on the right-hand side panel, it entices even further with "20 // FOR // 8D". These prices take us back to an era when smoking was not only fashionable but also affordable. This remarkable piece is accompanied by a paper label attached with masking tape that indicates its approximate date as around 1920-21. On its reverse side lies remnants of what once allowed it to stand upright along with a handwritten note reading 'C73. ' A true collector's item for enthusiasts of advertising memorabilia or those fascinated by Nottingham's rich history. Let this extraordinary photograph transport you to an era
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