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Votaries of the Weed No 44 (colour litho)
8660535 Votaries of the Weed No 44 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 44. This is the local tradesman-a keen, shrewd, steady, hard-headed blade-whose affections are evenly balanced between a "2d Unbeatable" and a "3d Unapproachable"-two well-known local brands. Having, by aid of his tongue, freely moistened the entire outside of his cigar, he will judge of its quality by the regularity and evenness with which the ash adheres to the unconsumed portion thereof! Once he smoked an "Unapproachable" down to the very stub-end without dropping a particle of ash! He speaks of it to this day. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards with the title Votaries of the Weed, issued by Gallaher in 1916.); © Look and Learn
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This vibrant and detailed colour lithograph, titled Votaries of the Weed No 44 by Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd), captures a humorous scene from early 20th century England. The image depicts a local tradesman, described as "a keen, shrewd, steady, hard-headed blade," who is deeply engrossed in his love for two popular cigar brands - the "2d Unbeatable" and the "3d Unapproachable."
With his tongue moistening the entire outside of his cigar, the tradesman carefully observes the ash as it adheres to the unconsumed portion. He takes great pride in recounting how he once smoked an "Unapproachable" down to the stub-end without dropping any ash, a feat that still earns him admiration to this day.
This whimsical illustration was originally created as part of a set of cigarette cards titled Votaries of the Weed by Gallaher in 1916. Through its playful depiction of smoking culture and brand loyalty, this artwork offers a glimpse into everyday life and social customs during that era.
The vivid colours and intricate details in this print make it a delightful addition to any art collection or vintage decor setting. It serves as both a visual treat and a nostalgic reminder of past traditions surrounding tobacco consumption in British society.
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