Drummond Tobacco ad

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Posted By: Dave Haas

I purchased this last week and wondered if anyone knows the approx. date it was printed? It was made by Compton Litho Co. St Louis. It's 3-3/16" x 5-1/8".
Thanks,

DH

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Posted By: davidcycleback

I haven't seen it before, but it looks late 1800s to me.

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Posted By: leon

That resembles a Gargling Oil trade card to me. I would date it to the early 1880's but it could be later 1880's as I am unfamiliar with that particular one...I think the other trade cards I have, similar to this one, are from 1881....best regards

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Posted By: davidcycleback

The bottom text font is identical to the font on some other late 1800s trade cards, so it's safe to date it to that period. Plus, it overall resembles a trade card from that period.

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Posted By: Dave Haas

I knew Drummond was bought out by American Tobacco in 1898 so it had to be at least 1897 or earlier. Thanks for the input.



DH

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Posted By: Lee

Someone in our office suggested the card dates to the 1884-85 year. And below is some data on the founder of the tobacco company - good luck with more data.

James T. Drummond
Birth: Nov. 21, 1834
Death: Sep. 30, 1897

Businessman. Founded the Drummond Tobacco Company in St. Louis. The Drummond Tobacco Company later was purchased by the Meyers Tobacco Company (later became Liggett-Meyers). He served as Alton, Illinois' mayor from 1868 to 1871.