c1910 Master Mason Freemason Masonic Fraternal Order Tobacco Cigarette Silk - American Tobacco Company - Factory No 7 - 3rd District State New York - Egyptienne Luxury - Advertising Premium

Antique Original c1910 Master Mason Freemason Masonic Fraternal Order Tobacco Cigarette Silk - American Tobacco Company - Factory No 7 - 3rd District State New York - Egyptienne Luxury - Advertising Premium

This Tobacco Silk, Produced By The American Tobacco Company During The Height Of Collectible Tobacco Premiums Between 1900 And 1915. 

The Silk Depicts The Emblem Of A Master Mason, Featuring The Square And Compass, Key Symbols Of Freemasonry. 

These Silks Were Used As Promotional Inserts In Cigarette Packages, Distributed To Encourage Brand Loyalty Among Consumers. 

The American Tobacco Company, Founded By James Buchanan Duke In 1890, Was One Of The Dominant Players In The Tobacco Industry, Consolidating Many Competitors And Establishing A Monopoly Until The Sherman Antitrust Act Led To Its Breakup In 1911. 

The Freemason Theme Suggests A Connection To The Widespread Influence Of The Fraternal Organization During This Period, Highlighting The Role Of Freemasonry In American Civic And Social Life. 

This Silk Represents Both A Piece Of Masonic Memorabilia And A Unique Marketing Strategy From The Early 20th Century Tobacco Industry.

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

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

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