Posted 7 months ago
ho2cultcha
(536 items)
I think old cigar boxes are very beautiful. because of all the taxes and import duties, they are always a wonderful collage of graphics and victorian detail. i have no idea of the value of these things, but i remember being fascinated by them when i was a little kid.
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The graphics & colors are always great!
particularly on this one.
i just added the photo of the inside. caption: 'One banana for you!'
So generous, a cigar for a banana!
Love it even more!
i'll take the banana!!