1932 Print Cigarettes Spud Tobacco Smoking Axton-Fisher Machine Menthol FZ1

This is an original 1932 halftone print of a worker at Axton-Fisher. The caption writes, "The secret of the coolness of a Spud smoke-- as a $2,000,000 advertising campaign has made quite clear-- is its menthol content. The solution (its formula is, of course, secret) is applied direct to the tobacco before the cigarettes are made, much as is the flavoring of all cigarette tobacco."

Tobacco production dates back to the 17th century in the United States, and was originally planted for pipes and snuff. It was a giant cash crop in the southern United States, and saw tremendous growth once the cigarette was invented in the mid-1800s. The decline of tobacco happened after it was declared a health hazard and a cause of cancer in the mid-1900s. When looking at a tobacco plant, the best tobacco comes from the center of the stalk. The higher you go from the center, the stronger the flavor. The closer to the ground, the more mild.

CONDITION

This 79+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 8.75 inches; 16 x 22 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Japan, Cigarette Smoke, Cigarettes

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