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Posted By: Alan Elefson

Hi-
I recently acqured the item pictured below for an offer I couldn't refuse (wicked cheap at a Flea Market). Has anyone ever seen one of these before? Any idea what the ribbons were originally used for? I researhced as many names as I could but I still cannot date the piece. I believe all of the ribbons are from Cigar Manufacturers. Here is a list of the ones I could read off the banner:
Genuine No 7 (the only one that issued cards I believe)
Americanos
7-204
The Lewis
Blackstone
Quincy
Traser's Harvard
J.& E.
Van Dam's Best
General Hooker
Northern Light
Alpha
CCA
Boston Courier
Any help in terms of what this piece is, and the approximate era (and value if known) would be greatly appreciated. The gentleman I purchased it from claimed he obtained it when cleaning out a house. He believed it was draped over the counter of a turn of the century Tobacco store. He thought the ribbons were from Cigar box or case packaging but was unsure. I apologize if this post is off topic, and if needed, please delete this. Thanks again to everyone who has helped identify issues for me in the past. Please see scans for further information.
Thanks,
Alan Elefson
aelefson@meditech.com