Racism and ethnic bias in all its forms was overt in vaudeville, music and advertising a century ago.  Cigar advertising was no exception, though examples are relatively few compared to the entire body of labels available. This is a sample from my collection.

Racist Boxes

A National Cigar History Museum Exhibit

© Tony Hyman


Last addition: April 12, 2010

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