Tobacco Pouch Advertisement: American Cigar Company, P. Whitlock, Undated

This archival item consists of a tobacco pouch advertisement for the American Cigar Company. The front features graphics of an old Black man and the text "OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOTS" and "AMERICAN CIGAR COMPANY." The reverse side displays the text "THREE FOR 5 CENTS, BEWARE OF IMITATION." and "MY SIGNATURE P. WHITLOCK." The advertisement also includes biographical information about P. Whitlock, indicating his service in the Richmond Light Infantry Blues during the Civil War and his arrival in the USA in 1854. The pouch was published in Richmond, Virginia, United States, and the date is unknown.

Associated People/Businesses

  • P. Whitlock (Firm)
  • Whitlock, Philip
  • American Cigar Company (New York, NY.)
  • American Tobacco Co.
  • WHITLOCK, PHILLIP (1837.

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Arc.MS.56