cigarettes

1950s

Vintage table lighters: The oh-so-trendy smoking accessory of the ’50s & ’60s

Decades ago, vintage table lighters like these ‘played an important part in the art of entertaining. The gracious, easy way to get a light if you smoke.’

Humphrey Bogart Things I don't like about myself - actor Interview

1940s

Humphrey Bogart: Things I don’t like about myself (1942)

‘Casablanca’ actor Humphrey Bogart – known to millions as ‘Bogie’ – gave a behind-the-scenes look into his mind and his life in this story from 1942.

1930s

Bad vintage Christmas ads: 20 retro holiday sales pitches that you’d never see today

There’s a reason that advertising has evolved over the decades – and these bad vintage Christmas ads from years ago show you exactly why!

1930s

Thanksgiving & peaceful feelings smoking Camel cigarettes for good digestion (1920s & 1930s)

Camel cigarettes at Thanksgiving? You enjoy food more — have a feeling of ease after eating when you smoke Camels between courses and after meals.

1970s

Winston cigarettes’ Fancy Pants: Flared hip huggers from the ’70s

Winston cigarettes’ Fancy Pants were hip-huggin’, flare-bottomed, all-season funwear for guys and gals back in the ’70s.

1900s

Banned: Women not allowed to smoke in public (1908)

In 1908, they said it was wrong for women to smoke in public places – it was offensive, and detrimental to the character and dignity of the ladies.

1800s

When Victorian women started smoking, cigarette sales were hot (1897)

There is no use in making any bones about it: Cigarette smoking is on the increase among the women of New York City.

1950s

Celebrities pitch Camel cigarettes (1955)

Pleasure helps your disposition It’s a psychological fact How’s your disposition today? It’s natural to feel grumpy as a goat when little annoyances pile up.