OT: 1880s Cigar Store Photo

[slidekellyslide]

Can anyone identify the store display that shows I think wrestlers up in the corner?

Thanks

[rhettyeakley]

Dan, nice find in that photo. I wonder if it the piece is related to the N266 Boxing Positions set produced by Lorillard. The cards themselves are very attractive, and show two boxers engaging in battle (both being identified on the card front). That being said, I don't think I have ever seen that exact display before.
-Rhett

[Joe_G.]

Nothing much to add, just wanted to compliment you on a fine photo. Have you scanned the display case at a high resolution to investigate what might be there?

[slidekellyslide]

I scanned it at 300 dpi and all I could read was "Dixie" cigars...I'll have to scan it at a higher resolution and see what else I can find.

[bmarlowe1]

Really interesting photo Dan. Can anyone tell if those light fixtures are electric?

[D. Bergin]

Charley Mitchell vs. James J. Corbett

Fought 1894

From a Giles Co. Lithograph.

Not sure when they originally made the print.


http://www.antekprizering.com/corbettmitchellprintreiss.jpeg




A re-issue of the print is listed here:

http://www.antekprizering.com/corbettmitchellprintreiss.html


You'll see the re-issue or reprint of this image on Ebay every once in awhile.

I don't recall ever seeing the version in the Cigar Store. That would be an awesome piece to have.

[oldjudge]

So that probably makes the photo closer to turn of the century. That explains why there are less ornate ad pieces on the walls. After the ATC was formed the need for expensive advertising decreased significantly.

[slidekellyslide]

Wow, thanks guys....and Jay you may be right that it's closer to 1900 as the cabinet style is similar to one of my Nebraska Indians cabinets from 1898.

[aaroncc]

The same Mitchell vs Corbett pose was also used on a booklet published by Duke & Sons Co. It was for their Honest Long Cut brand.

[sporteq]

wow ... love the photo .. i wonder how many displays have survived? Anyhow, thanks for posting the small treasure!!

aL

[Potomac Yank]

That's one great shot.