Description: 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" ~ Orphan Boy Smoking Tobacco label "Fine Carolina" made by John Weisert Tobacco Co. out of St Louis, MO. This brand has a storied history and is named after a Missouri bred prize winning jack who won every competition at the 1904 St Louis World's Fair where soon after he became legendary and was one of the most sought-after animals at shows. St Louis led the nation in tobacco production in the early 1900s, almost 40% of the total supply of the nation, and John Weisert was a big part of that with over 100 brands. John Weisert Tobacco Company Building is a historic landmark and visitors can still see the name painted on the antique brick. They were forced to quit making cigars when Louis Applestein, the last cigar hand-roller in the city passed away at 83. The business dwindled from there until the grandson of the company's founder, who was the only employee, was forced to close the doors after 133 years in the industry in 1989. This officially was St Louis's final call in the tobacco manufacturing industry. This is a classic and has reached full antique status. Most of these artists were very good but desperate for work during that era and got paid very little and received no recognition for their work. Unfortunately, the majority of these artists will remain unknown, but we can keep their art alive forever.
Price: 3.99 USD
Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-03-01T07:47:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Material: Paper
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
