[textiles, advertising, folk art]
Quilted cigar silks
Quilted cigar silks fashioned in Virginia during the first half of the twentieth century, 17 x 17.5 inches. With muslin backing, decorative hand embroidery over the seams and upholstery trim. Near Fine with minor rubbing/fraying. Brands include Saboroso, Londres, General Worth, Virginia Gentlemen, Renown, Eisenlohr's Cinco, Our Choice and Havana Puffs. A very well-preserved example of this great tradition linking advertising, folk art and reuse.
Regular price
$150.00