Tobacco Row .. and pass the crayons

[FrankWakefield]

Thanks for posting, Kyle.

In what town did your Grandfather live when he was 11, 12, 13 ???? The Red Border cards would all be Old Mills, what kind of numbers are there of the other brands in the gold and white border cards? Just wondering if he had a majority of Old Mill cards. That would be indicative of a relative who smoked Old Mills, coupled with a shortage of trading opportunities. Also, which series are there among the red borders? Thanks for letting us know.

[KyleTexas]

Originally Posted by FrankWakefield

Thanks for posting, Kyle.

In what town did your Grandfather live when he was 11, 12, 13 ???? The Red Border cards would all be Old Mills, what kind of numbers are there of the other brands in the gold and white border cards? Just wondering if he had a majority of Old Mill cards. That would be indicative of a relative who smoked Old Mills, coupled with a shortage of trading opportunities. Also, which series are there among the red borders? Thanks for letting us know.

My Grandfather was in the Dallas area. Alot of Piedmonts in the 206 cards... kinda makes me wonder if he was buying Piedmonts to get his new cards.. in that era any age could buy tobacco.. right? May have been to early for vending machines but it was the Big City so maybe there were Cigarette machines. Or perhaps he had an older friend who'd buy and give him the cards.

I really haven't looked through the 210s very thoroughly yet.

[ullmandds]

If I were u I'd be scrutinizing those T210's looking for JAckson, Stengel, Kelly mascott...etc!!!!!!

[barrysloate]

Many of the Texas League T206's were Piedmonts, so it makes sense. Great story- there aren't too many original owner tobacco cards left.