Alexander Gray, from Bridge Favors and Place-Cards, Film Stars (T14), issued by Gallaher Group for Kensitas Cigarettes
Die cut insert card from Bridge Favors and Place-Cards, Film Stars (T14), issued in England by Gallaher Group for Kensitas cigarettes and in America by the American Tobacco Company for Lucky Strike cigarettes. 80 cards in set. Bridge game cards packed in flat tins. Front shows head of famous actor with a cartoon body. To stand it up, cigarettes are put in holes on card. Directions printed on card front. Several variations of back include name of actor, advertising, company name and a tally card.
Artwork Details
- Title: Alexander Gray, from Bridge Favors and Place-Cards, Film Stars (T14), issued by Gallaher Group for Kensitas Cigarettes
- Publisher: Issued by Gallaher Group
- Date: 1930s
- Medium: Commercial color lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 5 3/8 × 2 15/16 in. (13.6 × 7.5 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 242,T14.6
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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