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Why be Irritated? – img2928

April 11, 2021 by sutobacco

Why be Irritated? – img2928
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Theme:
For your Throat
Collection:
Why be Irritated?
Published:
1946
Brand:
Old Gold
Manufacturer:
P. Lorillard
Format:
Advertisement
Tobacco Type:
Cigarette
Quote:

You're right up with the best in smoking pleasure- when you've got Old Golds! For here's a superlative blend of choice tobaccos- with a touch of rare Latakia tobacco for extra flavor. Plus the special moisture protecting agent we call Apple Honey, made from the juice of fresh apples. This helps holds in the natural moisture, helps prevent cigarette dryness. Just ask for Old Golds every time.

Comments:

As this military man hangs the garlands and places the star on his Christmas tree, his stepstool breaks. He tumbles to the ground as the tree comes tumbling after. But not to fear – his wife calmly offers him an Old Gold cigarette to stave off his irritation. The man is depicted wearing his U.S. Army uniform with no insignia on the arm, indicating that he is most likely a low-ranking private. The ad was illustrated by Dorothy Monet (1919-2010), one of a small handful of female advertisement illustrators of the time.

Keywords:

Christmas, Female, Flavored, Holiday, Irritation, Male, Throat

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