Elephants have been wondrous attractions since they first appeared in the Western World, early 1800s in the United States. News of a pachyderm’s presence   inspired makers and sells to feature  advertisers been a source

a an important source n advertising themeAs other current events would in the future, the appearance of elephants impacted the cigar industry. From long before the Civil War to days after Vietnam, you could always find an elephant when you wanted one. Here are some from the archives of my Cigar History Museum.  Elephant Regalias is one of the earlier boxes known from an American cigar factory.