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Set of 20 Miniature Silk Maps of U.S. States issued by the American Tobacco Company
This rare and visually charming set of 20 miniature silk maps, issued as an American Tobacco Company trade promotion for Chesterfield Cigarettes, Clix Cigarettes and Old Mill Cigarettes in the early 20th century, represents a fascinating intersection of early American advertising and collectible cartography. Each silk features a delicately printed map of a U.S, state, and serves as an enduring testament to the ingenuity of promotional campaigns during the golden age of cigarette advertising.
The three brands, under the American Tobacco Company, sought to increase customer loyalty by introducing collectible premiums with their products. Silk maps, along with other promotional silks depicting flags, flowers, and other motifs, were particularly popular in the 1910s. The maps were distributed inside cigarette packages, catering to the era's fascination with cartographic imagery and the growing accessibility of travel by rail.
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