Out At First Hassan Cigarettes pin

Date1910-1912

DescriptionSmall circular button with a straight pin on the back side. Front is white with a cartoonish depiction of a man's face and "Out at First" in black lettering along the lower edge. Back side has a paper label tucked behind the pin, "Hassan Cigarettes."

Bio/Historical NoteHassan Cigarettes were popular at the turn of the century and known for their cork tip. As an advertising campaign, several cartoonists were contracted to draw cartoon illustrations for popular phrases of the day.

Object numberB-2020-0174-04

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Whitehead & Hoag Co.

Subject Hassan Cigarettes

Attributes

Classificationscollectibles

Dimensionsw x h x d: 1 x 1 x 0.25 in.

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