c1910 Royal Arch Masons Past High Priest Freemasonry Fraternal Order Tobacco Cigarette Silk - American Tobacco Company - Factory No 7 - 3rd District State New York - Egyptienne Luxury - Advertising Premium

Antique Original c1910 Royal Arch Masons Past High Priest Freemasonry 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 In The Early 20th Century, Specifically Around The 1910s, Holds Historical Significance As A Reflection Of The Era's Marketing Strategies And The Cultural Influence Of Fraternal Organizations Like The Freemasons. 

The "Past High Priest R.A.M." Inscription References The Royal Arch Masons, An Appendant Body Of Freemasonry That Dates Back To The Mid-18th Century, With The First Recognized Chapter Established In 1758 In England. 

These Silks Were Included In Packs Of Cigarettes As Collectibles, Serving Both As Promotional Tools And As A Nod To The Interests Of The Era's Consumers, Many Of Whom Were Affiliated With Or Interested In Fraternal Orders. 

The Inclusion Of Masonic Symbols On Commercial Items Like This Silk Highlights The Public Fascination With Secret Societies During This Time, And The "Egyptienne Luxury" Branding Points To The Exoticism And Opulence That Tobacco Companies Often Associated With Their Products To Appeal To A Broader Market.

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

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

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