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Weights Cigarettes, 1922
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Weights Cigarettes, 1922
Players Weights cigarettes depicting a man in pierrot costume, wearing a monocle smoking a cigarette. In his right hand he holds a metal stick or pole from which hands an orange chinese lantern. The text on the lantern reads " PLAYERs // " WEIGHTS" // CIGARETTES". The text on the base reads " PLAYERs // " WEIGHTS" // CIGARETTES // JOHN PLAYER & SONS, NOTTINGHAM". On the reverse is a support to allow the card to stand upright and a label which reads " MARDONS // WINDOW NOVELTIES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS / &C, &C // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON."."
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Media ID 5562725
© Produced by the kind permission of Imperial Tobacco Limited, England
Advertising Costume John Player And Sons Light Nottingham Tobacco Clown Lantern Pierrot
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This print from 1922 showcases the iconic Weights Cigarettes advertisement by Players. The image features a man dressed in a whimsical pierrot costume, complete with a monocle and cigarette in hand. Standing tall, he holds a metal stick adorned with an enchanting orange Chinese lantern that illuminates the scene. The lantern proudly displays the brand name "PLAYERs // WEIGHTS // CIGARETTES" while the base of the display bears the inscription "PLAYERs // WEIGHTS // CIGARETTES // JOHN PLAYER & SONS, NOTTINGHAM". The reverse side of this unique card reveals its versatility as it includes both a support to stand upright and a label indicating its purpose as one of Mardons' Window Novelties. This embossed showcard was crafted by skilled varnishers, gelatiners, and frame makers based in Bristol and London. This vintage photograph captures not only an advertising masterpiece but also reflects Nottingham's rich history as home to John Player & Sons tobacco company. Beyond promoting their product, this intriguing image evokes nostalgia for children's entertainment through its playful clown-like character
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