Auction #2 - June 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/23/2019
This interesting albumen photo on black paper pictures a clown wearing a Zira tobacco silk clown's outfit. Looking closely, you can make out the different Zira silks on the clowns outfit. It appears that the silks are printed on the outfit and not adhered somehow to the outfit but it is difficult to completely be sure of that. The clown is also wearing a pointed cap that has additional silks or advertising and what appears to be tobacco pinbacks on it as well.
This piece measures about 4" x 7" and is in EX condition other than a tear in the photo about 1/3 the way down. Very interesting piece that shows the power of advertising in the tobacco market. Likely from the 1900-1915 timeframe.
Interesting Zira Cigarettes Silk Clown Albumen Photo
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