PopKulture's photos with the keyword: cigarbox

A terrific cigar box depicting the devil from a popular, long-running theatrical prodution, the 'Black Crook.' The devil design is even carried over to the front flap, and since these were often ripped off when the box was opened by merchants, few of the older boxes still retain them. The fact that the background is black is also somwhat unusual for a cigar box label, as the overwhelming majority of them were white.

A closer look at the label for La Diva, NY, 1883.

A comparatively simple, duo-toned theme, but no less charming an image.

Theodore Bilbo was a two-time governor of Mississippi and later a US senator. Throughout his political career, Bilbo remained at the forefront of controversy with his staunch segregationist views. Brands like this were provincial in nature, designed to cash in on local favor, and were probably never distributed beyond the deep south.

Coincident with the new nationalism, an army volunteer from the War with Spain is shown with his colors on this patriotic cigar box, circa 1898.

The is a close-up view of a Chicago-based cigar brand featuring the famous Indian guide Pocahontas. The treatment is noticeably less severe than labels which feature native American males.

Cigar boxes which feature native American maidens are slightly scarcer than their male counterparts, and no less desirable to collectors. Moreover, they seem to be more light-hearted treatments, as evident on the Washtella brand cigar box from Pella, Iowa.

Truly an ethereal beauty, her place secure among the pantheon of cigar box lovelies. Factory No. 308, Dist of Wis. Arocena & Co., 768 North Water St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1926 tax stamp.

A finely appointed gentleman takes a leisurely break from his capitalistic endeavors. There's time enough to thwart Congress's anti-trust legislation and enjoy some fine brandy and a smooth cigar. Factory No. 695, 1st Dist. PA

Cremo is a very plentiful box, but nevertheless attractive. It has the perfect balance between fine lithography and advertising punch. Factory No. 1896, 6th Dist. MO, circa 1920's

"Tobacco Girl... comes through with the goods."

Amanita, a perfectly lovely example of cigar maiden narcissism. Fact. No. 803, 3rd District, New York, 1901 tax stamp.

Billy Clifford was a Vaudevillian actor from the Dayton, Ohio area. Rumor has it he was popular enough to merit his own train car, and apparently too, his own cigar brand.

A dapper nobleman poses for his shot at cigar immortality for this Ohio maker.

Clint Ford was once a popular stage actor. Factory 890, 1st Dist. PA

IMHO, Thora is one of the loveliest ladies ever to adorn a cigar box. Factory No. 259, Dist. of WI

Rocky Ford is a fairly common but striking cigar box. Factory No. 17, Dist. of VA.