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Navy Mixture tobacco, 1922=23
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Navy Mixture tobacco, 1922=23
Players Navy Mixture tobacco rectangular counter card. This comprises two ruby-red horizontal panels with gold borders against a beige or stone background. The top panel is twice the size of the lower panel and the two are connected by a large blue circle. In the foreground are three packets of Navy Mixture tobacco in a pyramid. There is a hanging loop to the top. The text on the card reads " PLAYERs " NAVY" MIXTURE // JOHN PLAYER & SONS, NOTTINGHAM". On the reverse is a hand-written note " Approved" and a label which reads " MARDONS // WINDOW NOVELTIES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS / &C, &C // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON."
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This vintage print captures a piece of history with its depiction of a Players Navy Mixture tobacco rectangular counter card from 1922-23. The card showcases exquisite craftsmanship, featuring two ruby-red horizontal panels adorned with elegant gold borders against a soothing beige or stone background. A large blue circle connects the top and bottom panels, creating an eye-catching design. In the foreground, three packets of Navy Mixture tobacco are artfully arranged in a pyramid shape, enticing viewers to indulge in this fine product. A hanging loop at the top adds a touch of practicality to this aesthetically pleasing display. The text on the card proudly reads "PLAYERS". NAVY". MIXTURE // JOHN PLAYER & SONS, NOTTINGHAM" emphasizing the brand's heritage and quality. On the reverse side, we find a handwritten note that simply states "Approved" affirming its authenticity. Additionally, there is a label proclaiming "MARDONS // WINDOW NOVELTIES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS / &C, &C // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON". This image transports us back to an era when advertising was an art form in itself. It evokes nostalgia for Nottingham's rich industrial past while showcasing meticulous attention to detail and impeccable design skills
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