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Title: SMOKE DAVY CROCKETT CIGAR | "BE SURE YOU'RE RIGHT, THEN GO AHEAD"
- Author: The Standard Adv. Co.
- Date: c.1906 [undated]
- Condition: Excellent - mounted to matboard
- Inches: 18 3/4 x 26 7/8 [Image]
- Centimeters: 47.62 x 68.26 [Image]
- Product ID: 308547
Initially produced as freestanding tin signs or showcased as a mural on a neighborhood storefront.
This meticulously crafted facsimile, inspired by the legendary work of The Standard Advertising Company. This reproduction celebrates a golden era when advertising was bold, hand-painted, and built to last.
Relive the heyday of vintage cigar promotion with this faithfully recreated design for an iconic brand, “Smoke Davy Crockett – Best 5¢ Cigar.” The facsimile captures the authentic spirit of early 20th-century marketing, where eye-catching imagery and clever slogans drew passersby from every bustling street corner.
This facsimile is more than just a replica—it's a window into advertising’s vibrant past, honoring the craft and ingenuity that made brands legendary. Perfect as a statement piece for collectors, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of America’s early promotional pioneers.
Background on Original Creator
The Standard Adv. Co., also known as Standard Advertising Company, has historical significance in the advertising industry, particularly in Coshocton, Ohio. The company was incorporated in 1892 and operated with multiple branch offices in cities such as London, Sydney, Havana, New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. It was known for its contributions to advertising art production and was one of several prominent advertising companies in Coshocton during its era.