28th of March 2011
 
nypl:

For the second edition of NYPL’s Caturday we are venturing into the realm of “it’s unclear what exactly is going on here…”
But we welcome your input.
The above is a cigarette card from 1932-1934 that would have been found in a pack of De Reszke Army Club Cigarettes. You’re likely asking, ”Why would people buying ‘Army Club’ cigarettes desire a card like the above?” We prefer to ask … why wouldn’t they?
[Before you answer that question, go vote for us as “Must Follow Non Profit” in the Mashable Awards!]
Click here for more historic cigarette cards in our collections.

nypl:

For the second edition of NYPL’s Caturday we are venturing into the realm of “it’s unclear what exactly is going on here…”

But we welcome your input.

The above is a cigarette card from 1932-1934 that would have been found in a pack of De Reszke Army Club Cigarettes. You’re likely asking, ”Why would people buying ‘Army Club’ cigarettes desire a card like the above?” We prefer to ask … why wouldn’t they?

[Before you answer that question, go vote for us as “Must Follow Non Profit” in the Mashable Awards!]

Click here for more historic cigarette cards in our collections.

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