1923 Ad Pall Mall Cigarettes James Flagg Tobacco Smoking Piano London SCA3

This is an original 1923 black and white print ad for Pall Mall cigarettes. Shown in the illustration is a small girl handing her father the cigarettes, while her mother plays the piano.

CONDITION

This 88+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 12.75 inches; 25 x 32 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Flagg, James Montgomery. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

James Montgomery Flagg

James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) is perhaps best known for his iconic World War I recruitment poster, which featured a very serious Uncle Sam and the caption "I want YOU for U.S. army." Due to the costs of hiring a model, he ended up using his own face (with added age and goatee) for Uncle Sam. Beginning his career at the age of 12 when his work was featured in magazines such as LIFE, Flagg used his passion for art and comedy to create countless cartoons and illustrations which appeared in books, newspapers and advertising all over America.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, musical instrument, instrument, pianist, Luxury Hour, Pall Mall Specials

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