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No. 3 cigarettes, 1924=26
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No. 3 cigarettes, 1924=26
Players No. 3 cigarettes rectangular counter card. The background is purple with a border comprising a greek key-like design in a lighter purple contrasted with red/brown. In the centre is a black panel with two packet and a box of No. 3 cigarettes in front of it. The text on the card reads " PLAYERs NO. 3 Virginia // Cigarettes // PLAIN & CORK TIPPED // JOHN PLAYER & SONS, NOTTINGHAM". There is a hanging loop to the top. On the reverse is a hand-written note which dates the card to " 1924-5" and a label which reads " MARDONS // MANUFACTURERS OF // WINDOW NOVELITES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS &c &c // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON"
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This print showcases a vintage rectangular counter card advertising No. 3 cigarettes from the years 1924 to 1926. The rich purple background is adorned with an elegant border featuring a Greek key-like design in a lighter shade of purple, beautifully contrasted with hints of red and brown. Positioned at the center is a striking black panel displaying two packets and a box of No. 3 cigarettes placed prominently in front. The text on the card proudly declares "PLAYERs NO. 3 Virginia // Cigarettes // PLAIN & CORK TIPPED // JOHN PLAYER & SONS, NOTTINGHAM" reflecting the brand's commitment to quality tobacco products. Adding to its charm, there is also a hanging loop attached to the top for easy display. Turning our attention to the reverse side, we discover intriguing handwritten notes dating this piece back to "1924-5". Additionally, we find an accompanying label that reads "MARDONS // MANUFACTURERS OF // WINDOW NOVELITES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS &c &c // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON" shedding light on the various services provided by Mardons - likely involved in producing this remarkable advertisement. This photograph not only captures an exquisite example of early twentieth-century advertising but also serves as a testament to Nottingham's historical significance in tobacco manufacturing. It stands as both an artistic representation and nostalgic reminder of John Player and
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