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Drumhead Cigarettes, 1924=26
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Drumhead Cigarettes, 1924=26
Players Drumhead Cigarettes rectangular counter card. The background is grey and in the centre is a caricature of a guardsman wearing an oversized bearskin hat, red tunic with gold epaulettes and buttons and white trousers. He is smoking a cigarette. At the bottom left is a pack of Drumhead cigarettes. To the top is a hanging loop. The text reads " PLAYERs // " DRUMHEAD" // CIGARETTES". On the reverse is a label which reads " MARDONS // WINDOW NOVELTIES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS / &C, &C // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON."
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Media ID 5564025
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Advertising Caricature Cartoon John Player And Sons Military Nottingham Tobacco Uniform
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This vintage print captures a unique piece of advertising history from 1924-26. The rectangular counter card showcases the iconic "Drumhead Cigarettes" by Players, featuring a whimsical caricature of a guardsman in his distinctive uniform. Standing out against a grey background, this charming cartoon character dons an oversized bearskin hat, complemented by a vibrant red tunic adorned with gold epaulettes and buttons. Completing the ensemble are crisp white trousers that add to the visual appeal. In the center of this eye-catching image, our jovial guardsman is depicted enjoying a smoke from one of these renowned Drumhead cigarettes. Positioned at the bottom left corner is an actual pack of these sought-after tobacco products, adding authenticity to the advertisement. The text boldly reads "PLAYERs // 'DRUMHEAD' // CIGARETTES" ensuring that viewers cannot miss this enticing offer. Adding versatility to its display options, there is also a hanging loop positioned at the top for easy placement anywhere desired. On the reverse side, we find additional information about Mardons - Window Novelties specialists who were responsible for creating such captivating embossed showcards like this one. They were experts in varnishing and gelatinizing techniques while also excelling as frame makers based in Bristol and London. This fascinating snapshot not only represents Nottingham's rich advertising heritage but also serves as an intriguing glimpse into early 20th-century marketing strategies within the tobacco industry.
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