El Presidente Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 This rare and stately Hohlwein design advertises Max Zechbauer, the famed cigar importer that remains in business today. 3
El Presidente Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 1922 50.125 h x 33.25 w in (127 x 84 cm) Emil Cardinaux is primarily known for his stunning travel posters with expressive landscapes. In this Art Deco-era advertising poster, two men are shown sharing cigars and drinks on the table-illustrating how quality cigars can enrich an otherwise mundane afternoon. 3
Popular Post El Presidente Posted February 23 Author Popular Post Posted February 23 I would love this one for the deck 5
Popular Post sam Posted March 9 Popular Post Posted March 9 Noticed these in the Mangy Moose in Teton Village, Jackson Hole, last week. —-Sam. 5 1
JohnS Posted March 10 Posted March 10 No need to see the band, to know that it's an Upmann. Great ad! 1
JDoughty Posted April 12 Posted April 12 On 3/13/2026 at 10:56 AM, El Presidente said: Minerals? Best guess is phosphate. Would be a fit for a drugstore of that era. Could be entirely wrong, though.
JDoughty Posted April 12 Posted April 12 Aha. Did a bit more research and I was about 20% right. Mineral waters were a staple in old timey drugstores and considered a healthful drink. Phosphate sodas were one of the more popular iterations but there were others as well. 1
Li Bai Posted April 12 Posted April 12 3 hours ago, JDoughty said: Aha. Did a bit more research and I was about 20% right. Mineral waters were a staple in old timey drugstores and considered a healthful drink. Phosphate sodas were one of the more popular iterations but there were others as well. I don't know if that's of any help here but one can both refer to water sold in bottles as "eau" (water) or "eau minérale" (mineral water) in the French language. 2
JDoughty Posted April 12 Posted April 12 13 hours ago, Li Bai said: I don't know if that's of any help here but one can both refer to water sold in bottles as "eau" (water) or "eau minérale" (mineral water) in the French language. Emphasis on the healthful 'mineral' content of drinks that were compounded in a drugstore was definitely a thing. Additionally, some medications were mineral derived and it's certainly possible they were referred to as minerals. There is a very interesting photo exhibit of old timey patent medicines on this page: https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-history-exhibits/80-years-federal-food-drug-and-cosmetic-act May also be worth mentioning the "Crazy Water Crystals" from the 1930's. https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth20368/
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