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Tobacco Packet Collection (#6)

"Exploring the Fascinating History and Artistic Depictions of Tobacco Packets" Tobacco has a rich history that spans centuries

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Tobacco: advertising poster for cigarettes 'Weinberg's Mahalla', 1907

Tobacco: advertising poster for cigarettes "Weinberg's Mahalla", 1907
FGL5480848 Tobacco: advertising poster for cigarettes "Weinberg's Mahalla", 1907.; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Rieser folk costume, peasants, old man smoking a pipe (postcard)

Rieser folk costume, peasants, old man smoking a pipe (postcard)
7377789 Rieser folk costume, peasants, old man smoking a pipe (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342012 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: French chromolithograph showing a German student smoking a Pipe. Circa 1895

French chromolithograph showing a German student smoking a Pipe. Circa 1895
UIG5636597 French chromolithograph showing a German student smoking a Pipe. Circa 1895; (add.info.: French chromolithograph showing a German student smoking a Pipe. Circa 1895)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Men smoking a pipe and a cigar

Men smoking a pipe and a cigar
5616628 Men smoking a pipe and a cigar; (add.info.: Men smoking a pipe and a cigar, amongst a crowd on a railway platform; London 1880. 01/01/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Bellied man with cigar (terracotta)

Bellied man with cigar (terracotta)
8702228 Bellied man with cigar (terracotta) by Cecioni, Adriano (1838-86); 27 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio, Italy; (add.info.: Sculpture by Adriano Cecioni (1836-1886) Original title

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Robin Hood on London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 (print)

Robin Hood on London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 (print)
5307862 Robin Hood on London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 (print); (add.info.: London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 depicting: Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore who)

The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel)
8712003 The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By David Teniers)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Group of young people around a dog with a cigar in the mouth

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Group of young people around a dog with a cigar in the mouth, 1885
LUX4805941 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Group of young people around a dog with a cigar in the mouth, 1885; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Algeria, Algiers: Arabs sit on the square of a cigar merchant, 1900

Algeria, Algiers: Arabs sit on the square of a cigar merchant, 1900
LUX4780956 Algeria, Algiers: Arabs sit on the square of a cigar merchant, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: Arabs sit on the square of a cigar merchant, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Cover of ' Les Corbeaux (Paris)', number 21, Satirique en N & B

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 21, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874243 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 21, Satirique en N & B, 1905_8_20: Cure victim des combistes (partisans of Emile Combes, 1835-1921) - Anticlericalism

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of

Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of an olive tree, 1908
LUX4764543 Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of an olive tree, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Tunisia, La Goulette: Salon arabizing of an officer in garrison

Tunisia, La Goulette: Salon arabizing of an officer in garrison. An officer's wife in the middle of hangings
LUX4766267 Tunisia, La Goulette: Salon arabizing of an officer in garrison. An officer's wife in the middle of hangings and hookles

A father and sons smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850
3478160 A father and sons smoking a cigar and talking after dinner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father and sons smoking a cigar and talking after dinner)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: A tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe, 1850

A tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe, 1850
3359508 A tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe, 1850; (add.info.: Sectional view of a tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Science. 'Aristophanes's' smoking pipes. Poster for the pipe brand J. Gambier, France, 1866

Science. "Aristophanes's" smoking pipes. Poster for the pipe brand J. Gambier, France, 1866. (poster)
3434589 Science. "Aristophanes's" smoking pipes. Poster for the pipe brand J. Gambier, France, 1866. (poster); (add.info.: Sciences. Gambier, France, 1866. Coll. Part. Science)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Science. Siphon brige over the Dhuis carrying spring water in Paris. Engraving in

Science. Siphon brige over the Dhuis carrying spring water in Paris. Engraving in
3434909 Science. Siphon brige over the Dhuis carrying spring water in Paris. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Frog smoking la pipe (Letter F = Frog), c.1908 (drawing)

Frog smoking la pipe (Letter F = Frog), c.1908 (drawing)
LSE4091897 Frog smoking la pipe (Letter F = Frog), c.1908 (drawing) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print)

Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202602 Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter

Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter, cigarette case and pocket knife
FLO4709422 Gold mounted amber jewelry including cigarette tube, cigarette cutter, cigarette case and pocket knife. Chromolithograph from Edwin Street's Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Burmese man in cotton jacket and silk plaid loincloth, smoking a cheroot or segar (cigar)

Burmese man in cotton jacket and silk plaid loincloth, smoking a cheroot or segar (cigar)
FLO4565493 Burmese man in cotton jacket and silk plaid loincloth, smoking a cheroot or segar (cigar). His loins are tattooed and his ear lobes pierced

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: The Small-Bore, 1870 (engraving)

The Small-Bore, 1870 (engraving)
1575626 The Small-Bore, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts men carrying a small-bore and smoking. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Preparing Tobacco Leaves, 1841 (woodcut)

Preparing Tobacco Leaves, 1841 (woodcut)
1574641 Preparing Tobacco Leaves, 1841 (woodcut); (add.info.: Removing stalks and preparing tobacco leaves ready for the cigar maker, London. Woodcut, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Rolling Cigars in a London Factory, 1841 (wood engraving)

Rolling Cigars in a London Factory, 1841 (wood engraving)
1574640 Rolling Cigars in a London Factory, 1841 (wood engraving); (add.info.: Rolling cigars in a London tobacco factory)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Gliddon's Cigar Divan, 1828 (woodcut)

Gliddon's Cigar Divan, 1828 (woodcut)
1574602 Gliddon's Cigar Divan, 1828 (woodcut); (add.info.: Gliddon's Cigar Divan, King Street, Covent Garden, London)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635946 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Sunbonnet, Surveyor, Table-spoon, Tambourine, Teakettle, Telegraph, Telescope, Theatre, Tobacco

Sunbonnet, Surveyor, Table-spoon, Tambourine, Teakettle, Telegraph, Telescope, Theatre, Tobacco, Toggle-joint
8650105 Sunbonnet, Surveyor, Table-spoon, Tambourine, Teakettle, Telegraph, Telescope, Theatre, Tobacco, Toggle-joint, Tomahawk, Torpedo (engraving) by German School

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Chimney, Chisel, Church-yard, Cigar, Circus, City, Civet, Clevis, Clock-work, Closet, Clothier

Chimney, Chisel, Church-yard, Cigar, Circus, City, Civet, Clevis, Clock-work, Closet, Clothier, Coachman (engraving)
8651542 Chimney, Chisel, Church-yard, Cigar, Circus, City, Civet, Clevis, Clock-work, Closet, Clothier, Coachman (engraving) by German School

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Man smoking a pipe after a tennis match (engraving)

Man smoking a pipe after a tennis match (engraving)
8631569 Man smoking a pipe after a tennis match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man smoking a pipe after a tennis match)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: A boat, miss? No! A boat man (colour litho)

A boat, miss? No! A boat man (colour litho)
8656796 A boat, miss? No! A boat man (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A boat, miss? No! A boat man)

Pa said - be a sport (colour litho)
8635584 Pa said - be a sport (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pa said - be a sport. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Votaries of the Weed No 1 (colour litho)
8660489 Votaries of the Weed No 1 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 1)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Smoking tobacco, 16th century (colour litho)

Smoking tobacco, 16th century (colour litho)
8663549 Smoking tobacco, 16th century (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoking tobacco, 16th century)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Friedrich Schiller in Carlsbad (engraving)

Friedrich Schiller in Carlsbad (engraving)
8677006 Friedrich Schiller in Carlsbad (engraving) by Reinhart, Johann Christian (1761-1847); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Coquette cigar box label (chromolitho)

Coquette cigar box label (chromolitho)
8677579 Coquette cigar box label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coquette cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Votaries of the Weed No 47 (colour litho)
8660537 Votaries of the Weed No 47 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 47)

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)

Votaries of the Weed No 32 (colour litho)
8660522 Votaries of the Weed No 32 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 32)

Votaries of the Weed No 31 (colour litho)
8660521 Votaries of the Weed No 31 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 31)

Votaries of the Weed No 27 (colour litho)
8660519 Votaries of the Weed No 27 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 27)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Votaries of the Weed No 25 (colour litho)

Votaries of the Weed No 25 (colour litho)
8660513 Votaries of the Weed No 25 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 25)

Votaries of the Weed No 17 (colour litho)
8660507 Votaries of the Weed No 17 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 17)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Votaries of the Weed No 14 (colour litho)

Votaries of the Weed No 14 (colour litho)
8660503 Votaries of the Weed No 14 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 14)

English Period Costumes: A Courtier, Sixteenth Century (colour litho)
8668186 English Period Costumes: A Courtier, Sixteenth Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Courtier, Sixteenth Century)

Votaries of the Weed No 2 (colour litho)
8660491 Votaries of the Weed No 2 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 2)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: The Pedlar (colour litho)

The Pedlar (colour litho)
8674323 The Pedlar (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedlar. Illustration for Tiles from Dame Marjorie's Chimney Corner)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Tobacco (colour litho)

Tobacco (colour litho)
8674168 Tobacco (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacco. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E Chandler)

Background imageTobacco Packet Collection: Real Photographs, c.1939: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario (coloured photo)

Real Photographs, c.1939: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario (coloured photo)
8671473 Real Photographs, c.1939: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gore, Hamilton, Ontario)



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"Exploring the Fascinating History and Artistic Depictions of Tobacco Packets" Tobacco has a rich history that spans centuries, and its significance is beautifully captured in various artworks throughout time. One such depiction is "Black Woman, 1875-1876, " an oil on canvas masterpiece showcasing the allure of tobacco packets during that era. In contrast to this painting, we have P G Wodehouse's portrait smoking a cigar. This black and white photograph captures the essence of sophistication and indulgence associated with tobacco consumption. Moving forward to Winston Churchill's iconic image from World War II propaganda, we witness him holding a machine gun while donning his signature hat and puffing on a cigar. This powerful black and white photo symbolizes strength, resilience, and perhaps even defiance against adversity. Another intriguing representation comes from Mr Edmund Hodgson Yates' Vanity Fair cartoon published in 1878. The colorful lithograph humorously portrays the societal fascination with tobacco packets as they became increasingly popular during that period. Fast forwarding to 1935, Horse Super Cigarettes utilized color printing techniques for their packaging design. This vibrant artwork showcases how companies used visual appeal to entice consumers into purchasing their products. Artists also found inspiration in depicting everyday scenes involving tobacco consumption. For instance, "Peasants Smoking in an Inn" painted around 1640 offers us a glimpse into social gatherings where people enjoyed smoking together as part of their leisurely activities. On another note, Jean Cocteau's artistic genius shines through his work which may or may not include references to tobacco packets. His unique style often challenges conventional norms while captivating viewers with thought-provoking imagery. Caricatures have always been popular mediums for satirical commentary on society.