Have a Smoke!

[Tsalagidave]

I tried my hand at making some period Segar packs along with some matches. The National Guard Half-Pounds and XX Brand are 1850s era while "The National Tobacco" is late 1860s/early 70s  (Note the 1871 tax stamp). I also included an 1840-50s era Young America brand pack of pipe tobacco.

The 3-bottom match boxes are modern with reproduced from my own collection, my friend Absolomgrimes in the UK and a Sullivan Press CD. The central box with the title of "Commerce, Peace & Plenty" is an 1872 label.  Because of its dimensions, I had to make the box itself entirely from scratch.

Amazing what you come up with while sitting down to do arts and crafts with your 7-year old.

-Dave

[Caleb Hobbs]

Excellent work, Dave.

[Tsalagidave]

Thanks Caleb,

I appreciate that.

-Dave