SCISSORS Cigarettes WWI Era Soldier Train Advertising Postcard Reprint-image
SCISSORS Cigarettes WWI Era Soldier Train Advertising Postcard Reprint-image

SCISSORS Cigarettes WWI Era Soldier Train Advertising Postcard Reprint

$ 3.15

Era: Modern (1981-Now) Subject: Advertising Theme: Advertising, Military, Transportation, Tobacco Type: Printed (Lithograph) Material: Paper Time Period Manufactured: 1980s-Present Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Unit of Sale: Single Unit Signed: No Original/Licensed Reprint: Licensed Reprint Brand/Publisher: Imperial Publishing Ltd. Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Continental (6 x 4 in) Number of Items in Set: 1 brand: Imperial Publishing Ltd.

Description

SCISSORS Cigarettes WWI Era Soldier Train Advertising Postcard Reprint. This captivating postcard features a vivid reproduction of an iconic SCISSORS Cigarettes advertisement, showcasing a poignant scene from the WWI era. The artwork depicts a woman extending a pack of cigarettes to a soldier leaning out of a 'THIRD' class railway carriage window, evoking a sense of wartime farewells and the popular culture of the period. The detailed illustration captures the distinctive uniforms of the time, including the soldier's khaki attire and pith helmet, alongside other passengers in the train. Part of the 'ON THE MOVE SERIES (A)', this collectible card is a licensed reprint from an original found in The Robert Opie Collection at the Museum of Advertising & Packaging, Gloucester. It offers a fascinating glimpse into historical advertising and social dynamics, making it a unique piece for enthusiasts of vintage advertisements, military history, and tobacco memorabilia. This card is a testament to the enduring appeal of classic graphic design and its role in shaping public perception during a significant historical epoch.

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