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Cartoons, Cigars -- all a matter of taste
Cartoons on the subject of cigars -- quality and preference, all a matter of taste. Date: 1879
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1879 Choice Cigar Cigars Drugs Preference Quality Taste Tobacco Matter
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A Whiff of Pleasure: The Art of Cigar Appreciation in the Victorian Era (1879) This charming and humorous cartoon print from the late 1870s captures the essence of cigar culture during the Victorian era. The image, devoid of any commercial affiliation, showcases the subjectivity of cigar preference and quality through a series of whimsical and amusing vignettes. The central scene displays a well-dressed gentleman, puffing contentedly on a fine cigar, while a group of children, wide-eyed and intrigued, gather around him. The children, each holding a cigar of varying quality, attempt to mimic the gentleman's smoking technique, their faces contorted in mock seriousness. The message is clear: the enjoyment of a good cigar is a matter of taste, and one that is best appreciated with experience. The periphery of the print further emphasizes this theme, with a series of cartoonish scenes depicting the various stages of cigar production and consumption. A cigar roller meticulously crafts a perfect cigar, while a disheveled figure, presumably a tobacco farmer, harvests the leaves. A mischievous monkey, dressed as a cigar salesman, peddles his wares to unsuspecting customers. The print also touches upon the debates surrounding the health effects of smoking during the Victorian era. In one scene, a doctor, wearing a concerned expression, advises a patient against smoking, while in another, a group of men, oblivious to the warning, continue to indulge in their cigars. Overall, this delightful cartoon print offers a glimpse into the complex and nuanced world of cigar culture during the late 19th century. It reminds us that the appreciation of a fine cigar, like many things in life, is a matter of personal taste and preference.
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