Large Vintage Sweet Caporal Cigarettes Sign

Canada, 1940s, red sign with white lettering on tin, featuring the well-known packaging design for the Sweet Caporal cigarettes, and marked "K 2549-50 PRINTED IN CANADA 47" in lower right corner; with green border, rounded corners, pierced holes at edges for mounting, and set within a wooden frame with hooks for hanging.

60 7/8 x 37 1/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Bridge, Albemarle, North Carolina

Sweet Caporal cigarettes were created in 1878 by the Kinney Tobacco Company that later merged with the American Tobacco Company, and they were famously promoted through collectible trading cards. When they entered the Canadian market in the late 19th century, Sweet Caporal cigarettes became incredibly popular there and were sold in Canada through the early 21st century.

With scattered scratches, areas of rust, and pealing and chipping paint; a few perforations and shallow dents from age and use; several small areas re-painted; a small piece of tape at one edge; some light wear to frame including separation at corners.