Original Automotive Tobacco Card — Circa 1930 Automobile Make and Model: s.s. 2 1/2 Litre Jaguar

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An authentic automotive tobacco card, circa 1930, is mounted on handmade paper and presented with a mat made from a … Read more An authentic automotive tobacco card, circa 1930, is mounted on handmade paper and presented with a mat made from a genuine 1930s British touring map taken from a small atlas. The map’s roads and place names form a distinctive surround for the card, bringing early motoring and period cartography together. A warm gold-tone frame completes the presentation.

Tobacco cards began appearing in cigarette packets in the nineteenth century as inserts that helped stiffen the packaging. They evolved into illustrated series collected for their varied subjects, including sport, natural history and the motorcar. Today, these small printed pieces offer an engaging record of the interests and imagery of their era.

Measuring 6½ × 8 inches overall, this compact framed work is well suited to a study, library or a thoughtfully arranged gallery wall. It is glazed with glass and fitted with proper hanging hardware on the back, ready to take its place in your home.

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- Authentic original automotive tobacco card, circa 1930.
- Card mounted on handmade paper.
- Mat made from an original 1930s British touring map taken from a small atlas.
- Warm gold-tone frame.
- Overall framed dimensions: 6½ × 8 inches.
- Glazed with glass.
- Proper hanging hardware fitted to the back; ready to hang. See less