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Drumhead Cigarettes, 1922
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Drumhead Cigarettes, 1922
Players Drumhead Cigarettes rectangular counter card. The background is dark blue with a red edge. To the left of the card is a drummer boy with a pack on his back, wearing a busby, elaborate tailed coat, white breeches and gaiters. His head protrudes above the top edge of the card. To the right of the card is a pack of Drumhead cigarettes. The text on the card reads " " DRUMHEAD" // CIGARETTES // 10 FOR 4D. // 20 FOR 8D. // John Player & Sons." On the reverse is the remains of a support and two hand-written notes. The first reads " DISCONTINUED" and the second " PLEASE RETURN TO // ARCHIVES SHERWOOD RISE". There is a label which reads " MARDONS // WINDOW NOVELTIES // EMBOSSED SHOWCARDS / &C, &C // VARNISHERS // GELATINERS & FRAME MAKERS // BRISTOL & LONDON."
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This vintage print captures a piece of advertising history with the iconic "Drumhead Cigarettes" rectangular counter card from 1922. Against a dark blue background with a striking red edge, the card showcases intricate details that immediately catch the eye. On the left side, a drummer boy stands proudly, donning a busby and an elaborate tailed coat, complete with white breeches and gaiters. His head peeks above the top edge of the card, adding depth to this image. To the right of the card sits a pack of Drumhead cigarettes, symbolizing indulgence and sophistication. The text on the card boldly states "DRUMHEAD // CIGARETTES // 10 FOR 4D. // 20 FOR 8D. // John Player & Sons" emphasizing both quality and affordability. Turning our attention to its reverse side reveals intriguing handwritten notes that hint at its historical significance. One note reads "DISCONTINUED" suggesting that this particular advertisement is no longer in circulation. Another note requests its return to Archives Sherwood Rise, underscoring its value as an archival artifact. A label attached to it identifies Mardons as window novelties specialists who were responsible for embossing showcards among other services such as varnishing and gelatinizing frames in Bristol and London. This photograph serves as a testament to Nottingham's rich advertising heritage while also showcasing John Player & Sons' contribution to tobacco marketing during that era – all captured
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