Cuba Havana Cigars Exhibit New York World's Fair Linen Postcard 1939-1940
$ 10.55
Description
Cuba Havana Cigars Exhibit New York World's Fair Linen Postcard 1939-1940. The vibrant illustration features a large map of Cuba, highlighting key tobacco-growing regions such as Pinar del Rio, Havana, and Oriente. This captivating vintage linen postcard showcases the "Cuba Land of the World Famous Havana Cigars" exhibit, likely from the iconic 1939 or 1940 New York World's Fair. The vibrant illustration features a large map of Cuba, highlighting key tobacco-growing regions such as Pinar del Rio, Havana, and Oriente. Several elegantly dressed individuals are depicted admiring the displays within the exhibit, with one woman seated at a desk bearing the inscription "COMISION NACIONAL DE PROPAGANDA Y DEFENSA DEL TABACO HABANO" (National Commission for Propaganda and Defense of Havana Tobacco). The postcard proudly declares, "Smoke HAVANA CIGARS a sign of good taste!", inviting viewers to appreciate the esteemed product. The reverse of the postcard provides additional historical context, stating, "EXHIBIT PRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR PROPAGANDA AND DEFENSE OF CUBAN TOBACCO AT THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR. Cuba is a good neighbor. 75% of its imports are from the United States. Smoke Havana Cigars; a sign of good taste!" It also features an intricate design of the "REPUBLICA DE CUBA" green warranty stamp, advising buyers to "Look for the green Warranty Stamp of the Cuban Government. This official seal will be found on every box of REAL IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARS." Produced by Tichnor Brothers, Inc. of Boston, Mass., this postcard is a fascinating piece of advertising history, celebrating Cuban culture and its world-renowned tobacco industry during a significant international event. It captures a moment in time when Cuba actively promoted its premium cigars and its relationship with the United States.
