Description
Original Rare W.T. Blackwell's Durham N.C Smoking Tobacco 1882 Tin Litho Sign, details coming soon
Artist or Maker
F. Tuchfarber and Co. Cincinnati Ohio
Medium
Tin Litho
Date
1882
Condition Report
Very Good Original, The best known example
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
The W.T. Blackwell’s Durham, N.C. 1882 tin litho sign is a legendary piece of tobacco memorabilia. It is historically notable for its intricate factory depiction rather than just the traditional "Old Bull" mascot. Genuine 19th-century originals have fetched into the thousands due to their extreme rarity and significance to North Carolina history. Central Artwork: A highly detailed depiction of the Blackwell & Co. factory headquarters.Noted Elements: The building itself, horse-drawn carriages, and even a steam engine. Meanwhile, Washington Duke returned home from the Civil War to become a tobacco farmer. From 1870 to 1890, his company expanded from a shed on his farm to a factory in downtown Durham. His sons took over the business at its peak, and Washington went on to found Trinity College (which would become Duke University).
Provenance
Roberts
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good Original, The best known example
Payments
Available payment options
Shipping Info
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