Thanks for all that information.
As mentioned about your book. I look at things from an engineering point of view. The following facts may no longer be available but it would be interesting to know the answers. They are also not necessary for inclusion. Sorry if I overlooked anything on this list that are in your book.
Quality and size of the card stock. (1/16”X12”X16”?)
Type of printing presses. Lythopress?
Production rate:
One side, one color, one pass through the press?
Number per hour.
Drying method - Cutting tools - Storage.
Choosing and notifying players to be photographed.
Notification of product availability (press release) (advertising)
Method of assembly:
Card and other material inserted in pack.
Overprinting Tax Stamp.
Sealing Old Judge pack.
Distribution method.
The Bonsack patent was register in 1881 but it did work properly until 1885. That is why A&G turned it down in the early years.
There were two other cigarette rolling machines invented during that same time period but I don’t remember the name of one associated with Goodwin. The other was a Russian machine about 1890.
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