c1910 American Legion Of Honor Fraternal Order Tobacco Cigarette Silk - American Tobacco Company - Factory No 7 - 3rd District State New York - Egyptienne Luxury - Advertising Premium

Antique Original c1910 American Legion Of Honor Fraternal Order Tobacco Cigarette Silk - American Tobacco Company - Factory No 7 - 3rd District State New York - Egyptienne Luxury - Advertising Premium

This Tobacco Silk Represents The American Legion Of Honor, A Fraternal Organization Established In 1878 In Boston, Massachusetts, By Dr. George W. Copeland. 

The Organization Aimed To Provide Mutual Aid And Life Insurance Benefits To Its Members During A Time When Social Welfare Systems Were Limited. 

Tobacco Silks, Including This One, Were Produced By The American Tobacco Company In The Early 20th Century, Circa 1910-1915, As Promotional Items To Boost Sales. 

These Silks Served As Collectibles, Featuring Various Themes Such As Military Orders And Fraternal Organizations. 

The Depiction Of The American Legion Of Honor On This Silk Reflects The Popularity And Cultural Significance Of Fraternal Societies In The United States During The Late 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

Measures Approx. 1-3/4" Wide by 3-1/8" Tall

In Good Antique Condition - Some Top / Bottom Edge Fraying, Trimming And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Tobacco Silk.

Product Photos Include A Logo Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale / Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. The Product Title Is For The Exact Item Available.