1918 Ad Vintage WWI Kenilworth Cigarette Fred Pegram Spills Match Smoking Advert

This is an original 1918 World War I era black and white print ad for Kenilworth Cigarettes from Cope Bros. & Co., Ltd., Liverpool & London. Spills were thin strips of wood or paper used in place of scarce matches during WWI.

CONDITION

This 97+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.25 x 11 inches; 21 x 28 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)

The Home Front in Britain during World War I saw many changes -- changes in the role of women, the rationing of goods, food shortages, etc., but everyone "did their bit" to help the war effort. This fascinating collection of advertising from 1915-1918 gives us an historical snapshot of what life was like for the British people during the First World War.

This piece was illustrated by Pegram, Fred. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

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