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Informationen zum Autor John Grossman is the owner of one of the world's largest collections of museum-quality artifacts and ephemera from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. He is the co-author of A Victorian Scrapbook, Joy to the World, A Victorian Christmas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, all published by Workman. We Wish You a Merry Christmas has subsequently been republished by Castle Books. Most recently, he is the author of Christmas Curiosities. Klappentext Add a vintage flair to any room in your home, with these framable scenes of authentic Americana from historic cigar box labels. This colorful book provides a display-ready gallery of the 30 most beautiful and fascinating lithographed images ever printed on cigar box labels. These meticulously reproduced posters are from the unique collection of artist and ephemera collector John Grossman, housed at the Winterthur Museum Library. Featuring subjects like well-dressed cigar-smoking gentlemen, amusing animals, athletes and respectable ladies in their finest high-neck garments, they provide a glimpse into a bygone era when the cigar box was the king of the advertising industry. Perforated pages tear out easily and are perfect for being matted, framed, and hung as conversation-starting wall art. Select your favorites and make this gorgeous and detailed part of American history a part of your home. Zusammenfassung Offers 30 best of the best lithographed images ever printed on cigar box labels. In this title! you can get a glimpse into a bygone era when the cigar box was the king of the advertising industry. It also features perforated pages that tear out easily and are fit for being matted! framed! and hung as a centerpiece in your home.
