International Tobacco Silk Collection.
Rare collection of Tobacco Silks decorated with a variety of international flags and university pennants
International Tobacco Silk Collection.
MURAD TOBACCO,.
$1,500.00
Item Number: 101561
Rare collection of Tobacco Silks decorated with a variety of international flags and university pennants. 35 flags in total, countries represented include Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Chile, Scotland, San Domingo, and the United States. University pennants include Yale, Pennsylvania, Harvard, and Missouri. In fine condition. A bright and unique collection.
Popular in early 20th century America, cigarette silks were produced by many tobacco companies as free accompaniments to cigarette packets. The silks featured a variety of subject matter including animals, motor vehicles, railways, and botanical designs. With the outbreak of World War I, silks featuring military uniforms, medals, flags and war heroes became popular, particularly with male smokers. Silks were also produced with the female consumer in mind with some companies including instructions for making household items such as quilts with their silks.
