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1933 Santa Camel Cigarette Prince Albert In Gay Xmas Packages Original Print Ad
This is a vintage magazine advertisement from November 1933 for Camel cigarettes and Prince Albert tobacco, both produced by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
The ad features a jovial Santa Claus holding festive \"gay Christmas packages,\" reflecting the era\'s common use of the word \"gay\" to mean bright, cheerful, or festive. These colorful gift wraps were a major marketing push during the holiday season to promote tobacco products as ideal presents.
Key Features of the AdvertisementCamel Cigarettes: Shown in holiday cartons, these were marketed for their \"mildness and satisfying flavor\". Camels was a leading brand that frequently used Santa Claus in its 1930s -1950s holiday campaigns.
Prince Albert Tobacco: Branded as \"The National Joy Smoke,\" it was a popular choice for pipe smokers and those who \"roll their own\" cigarettes. The ad highlights special 1-pound glass humidors and tins designed to keep the tobacco in \"prime condition\".
From The Literary Digest, December 1933
~9\" x 12\"
