Cigar Card Collection (page 5)

Pedro Guiteras, (1814-1890), 1920s
Historian born in Matanzas in 1814. He conspired and was imprisoned 1848. He published the interesting work Cuba and its Government (1853) in London and later History of the Island of Cuba (1865)

Joaquin Lorenzo Luaces, (1826-1867), 1920s
Joaquin Lorenzo Luaces; this great poet was born in Havana in 1826. Printed his famous book of poems in 1857; including the patriotic composition The Fall of the Misolongi (1856)

Gaspar Betancourt Cisneros, (1803-1866), 1920s
Gaspar Betancourt Cisnero, was born in Camagueya in 1803. In 1837 he began publishing notable articles. He lead the contruction of the railway between Puerto Principe and Nuevitas

Narciso Lopez, (1797-1851), 1920s
Narciso Lopez travelled in the Pampero fleet, and disembarked on the 12th of August 1851 with five hundred men, of which forty four were cubans, in the coast of Playitas near the Honda bay

Domingo del Monte, (1804-1853), 1920s
Domingo del Monte, Venezuelan born in 1804. Went to Cuba in 1810 and organised the first literary gathering in Matanzas, 1834

Ramon de la Sacra, (1798-1871), 1920s
Ramon de la Sacra. Gallego publicist born in 1798. Arrived in Havana in 1821 and made a great speech on botanics. Had polemic arguments with Saco relating to the the poems of Heredia

Miguel Tacon, (1775-1855), 1920s
General Miguel Tacon, born in Cartagena (Spain) in 1775 was captain of Cuba from 1834 to 1838. He was one of the most despotic rulers; expelled in 1834 the great patriot Jose Antonio Saco

Jose Maria Heredia, (1803-1839), 1920s
Born in 1803 one of the most famous Cuban poets. In 1823 he was a lawyer. He took part in the Soles de Bolivar complot. He composed Al Niagara

Tomas Gener, (1787-1835), 1920s
Tomas Gener. Born in Barcelona in 1787, lived in Matanzas for several years and was Deputy to Cortes in 1820. Persecuted in Spain for his liberal ideas, he took refuge in the United States

Claudio Martinez de Pinillos, (1782-1853), 1920s
Earl of Villanueva, born in Havana in 1782. In 1821 was elected as a mayor and launched a series of good public works, such as the pipelines of Fernando VII

Alejandro Ramirez, (1777-1821), 1920s
Born in Valladolid in 1777, Alejandro Ramirez was the most signnificant governor Cuba has had. In 1816 he was named treasury major of this island and made notable changes such as the tabacco trade

Tomas Romay, (1804-1849), 1920s
Dr. Tomas Romay. This distinguished Doctor, born Havana in 1799. Promoted the build of cemeteries outside the villages and the creation of one in Havana

Obispo Diaz de Espada, (1756-1832), 1920s
He was born in Alava in 1756 and arrived in Havana as bishop in 1802. During thirty years he carried out his work and became one the the best bishops that Cuba had

Marques de Someruelos, (1754-1813), 1920s
Marquis of Someruelos. Born in Madrid in 1754 and governor of Cuba from 1799 until 1812. During his time in government he discovered the Aponte conspiracy

George Pocock, (1706-1792), 1920s
Sir George Pocock, english admiral who blocked Havana in 1762, retreated to his country in the month of September as could not fight the locals

Francisco Nau ( El Olones), (1635-1668), 1920s
Governor Davila ordered to this pirate to Havana, escorted with ninety men and ten cannons, however in 1667 Francisco Nau cunningly took over the fleet

Francisco Drake, (1540-1596), 1920s
In 1585, Francisco Drake organised a hostile expedition to harass the Spanish territories in America. In 1856 he tried to invade Havana but was resisted from the Cuban army and was forced to retreat

Pedro Menendes, (1519-1574), 1920s
Famous for clearing America of pirates and corsairs. Pedro Menendes conquered la Florida and took power of Cuba due to the lack of support from Garcia Osorio who denied him help during the conquest

Hernando de Soto, (1496-1542), 1920s
Hernando de Soto was a governor of the Fernandina island of Cuba and arrived on the 7th of June 1538, finding the people dismayed by the constant pirate attacks

Hernan Cortes, (1485-1547), 1920s
Hernan Cortes was from Medellin and was the mayor of the Santiago village, he was pursued by order of Velazquez and managed to get out of Cuba and went to conquer Mexico

Juan de Grijalba, (1489-1527), 1920s
Juan de Grijalba was an explorer like Hernandez de Cordova, Velasquez, Marvaes. He left Santiago of Cuba in 1518 and discovered Yuentan

Christopher Columbus (1451-1505), 1920s. Great Genoves sailor who discovered the new world. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Fancisco Javier de Cespedes, Cuban, c1910
Francisco Javier de Cespedes (1821-1903), Cuban, c1910. Fought alongside his brother Carlos Manuel De Cespedes in Cubas 10 Year War. His brother became President of Cuba

Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, Cuban born Spanish writer and political activist, c1910
Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873), 19th century Cuban born Spanish writer and political activist, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

General Francisco Carrillo, Cuban Liberation Army, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Pedro de Cespedes, c1910
Pedro de Cespedes. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Horse and carriage of the aristocracy, c1910
Horse and carriage of the aristocracy, Cuba, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Domingo Mujica (1865-1895), Cuban fighter against Spanish colonialism, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Miguel Aldama (1821-1888), Cuban politician, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Antonio Canovas del Castillo, Spanish Prime Minister, c1910
Antonio Canovas del Castillo (1828-1897), Spanish Prime Minister and historian. He served six terms as Spanish Prime Minister

Statue of Jose Maceo in Cuba, c1910
Statue of Jose Maceo in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, c1910. Lt General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales (1845-1896) was second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence

Assasination of Antonio Canovas del Castillo, 1897. Antonio Canovas del Castillo (1828-1897) was a Spanish politician and historian known principally for serving six terms as Spanish Prime Minister

Narciso Lopez (1797-1851), Venezuelan adventurer and soldier, best known for an expedition aimed at liberating Cuba from Spain in the 1850s

Juan Arnao, Cuban writer during the Cuban War of Independence, revolution. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

General Ramon Blanco, 1st Marquis of Pena Plata (1833-1906)
Ramon Blanco Erenas Riera y Polo, 1st Marquis of Pena Plata (1833-1906). General Ramon Blanco was a Spanish brigadier and colonial administrator

First locamotive, Cuba, 19th century. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

General Manuel Lorenzo, Governor of Eastern Cuba. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Jose Jacinto Milanes y Fuentes (1814-1863), renowned poet, linguist and writer who has been acclaimed as one of the best exponents of Cuban literature with the publication of El Conde Alarcos (1838)

Colonel Ambrosio Jose Gonzales (1818-1893), Cuban revolutionary who became a Colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War

Felipe Poey (1799-1891), Cuban zoologist. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Ramon Pinto (1802-1855), writer and early martyr to the cause of Cuban freedom. In 1855 he was charged with being engaged in a revolutionary conspiracy and died on the scaffold

Maceo via Trocha, (1895), 1920s
Maceo via Trocha. In November 29, 1895, Maceo crossed The Trocha of Jucaro, with his forces heading for Moron. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Map of the war of independence and invasion, (1895), 1920s
Map of the war of Independence and the invasion. (From Baragua up to Mantua). The invading column supervised by Gneral Antonio Maceo left the Savanna of Aragua on October 22

Battle of Santa Clara, (1895), 1920s
Battle of Santa Clara. This battle took place in Sancti-Spiritus. The forces of Colonel Santander and the Cuban forces led by Serafin Sanchez and Carlos Roloff

Ruins of Cuabitas, (1895), 1920s
Ruins of Cuabitas. The forces of Duran set fire to this village on June 8, 1895. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Battle of Peralejo, (1895), 1920s. Artist: Antonio Maceo
Battle of Peralejo. The forces of Antonio Maceo and the Chief of the Spanish army Martinez Campos fought on the 13th July 1895, the Spanish Brigadier, Santocildes, perished in the battle

Town of Christ, (1895), 1920s
Town of Christ. General Antonio Maceo attacked the village of Christ on May 7th 1895. he took over the village and set fire to it

The Long combat, (1895), 1920s
The long match. Maximo Gomez defeated a guerrilla attack in the fields of The Long Combatof Camaguey 1895.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

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"Cigar Cards: A Glimpse into 1920s Cuba's Historical Figures and Landmarks" Step back in time to the vibrant era of the 1920s, where cigar cards captured the essence of Cuban history. These small collectible treasures offered a window into notable individuals and significant events that shaped the nation. Enrique Loynaz del Castillo (1871-1963), a prominent writer and poet, graced one such card with his distinguished presence. Known for his literary contributions, he symbolized Cuba's cultural richness during this period. Clemencia Arango (1860-1920) also found her place among these iconic cards. As an influential educator and advocate for women's rights, she left an indelible mark on society through her dedication to education reform. The blessing of the Spanish troops in the 1890s was another captivating scene depicted on these cigar cards from the 1920s. This historical event showcased both religious fervor and military valor, encapsulating a pivotal moment in Cuba's struggle for independence. Mayia Rodriguez (born 1848) emerged as a beacon of inspiration within these collections. Her image represented female empowerment as she defied societal norms by becoming one of Cuba's first female doctors. Ulises Heureaux (1845-1899) and Federico Capdevila (1844-1898), two influential figures from Dominican Republic history, were also immortalized on these cards. Their inclusion highlighted Cuba's connections beyond its borders during this transformative decade. Benjamin Guerra (1850-1905), known for his political activism against Spanish colonial rule, stood proudly alongside other luminaries featured on cigar cards from the 1920s—a testament to his enduring legacy. Monuments played their part too; statues like Don Jose de la Luz Caballero erected in 1912 became subjects of admiration while representing national pride throughout the 1920s.