Theme:
Youth
Published:
1950
Brand:
Pall Mall, Murad, Lucky Strike, Players, Old Gold, A.S.R. Lighters, White Owl, Chesterfield
Manufacturer:
American Cigarette & Cigar Co., S. Anargyros, American Tobacco Company, Imperial Tobacco, P. Lorillard, A.S.R. Corporation, General Cigar Company, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
Format:
Advertisement
Tobacco Type:
Cigarette
Comments:
1952, 1917, 1935, n/a, 1950, n/a, 1940, 1947, 1951, 1917 (top to bottom, left to right)
The tobacco industry tried to associate itself with cultural symbols which brought to mind happy times and celebration, particularly Santa Claus. Our collection includes numerable examples of ads featuring jolly old Saint Nick puffing away with obvious pleasure on a cigarette, cigar or pipe. Santa Claus advertisements also particularly market to children because of his connection with them; Santa Claus brings children presents during Christmas, and Santa smokes, therefore smoking must not be so bad.
Keywords:
Cigarette
