Late 19th Century "La Flor De Carvalho" Havana Cigars Advertising Sign quartersawn tailored profile

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This piece was likely meant to be a general sign letting consumers know that the location with this sign hanging had coal available for purchase

and the contrast produced by the shadows makes this an eye-catching accent piece

This piece was used to showcase the inner working of a throwable

It features two typefaces

Late 19th Century "La Flor De Carvalho" Havana Cigars Advertising Sign quartersawn tailored profilec. 1890s; I. N. Carvalho & Co. Philadelphia, PA Lithographed tin advertising sign promoting La Flor De Carvalho Havana cigars, featuring an elaborate faux woodgrain background surrounding a richly detailed central portrait medallion of J. N. Carvalho framed by medals, floral motifs, and factory emblems. The sign bears the slogan, "None Genuine Without My Signature," and advertises I. N. Carvalho & Co., Makers, Philadelphia, reflecting the ornate