{"product_id":"cigar-labels-salesman-samples-15","title":"El Fumador Cigars, Salesman Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite cigar label salesman sample from Louis E. Neuman \u0026amp; Co. showcases the breathtaking artistry of Victorian-era chromolithography at its finest. The 'Fumador' design centers on an elegantly dressed figure enjoying a cigar, surrounded by romantic imagery evoking Cuba's tobacco heritage: a harbor lighthouse, tropical palms, and a boat gliding through verdant waterways. A heraldic shield anchors the composition while scattered cigars and lush tobacco leaves complete the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a salesman sample rather than a production label, this piece served as a working document for cigar manufacturers selecting designs from the Neuman catalog. The printed pricing and catalog numbers offer a fascinating glimpse into the commercial mechanics of the cigar label trade. Louis E. Neuman \u0026amp; Co. operated from lower Manhattan with a Western Branch in Chicago, reflecting the national scope of the thriving cigar industry during its golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of tobacco ephemera, Victorian advertising art, or American chromolithography, this sample preserves both exceptional artistic achievement and commercial history in remarkable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" x 7.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44902908330099,"sku":"PL7535","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_8ebc71c2-cd98-4c81-8f51-4a65ba98504b.jpg?v=1777404860","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/cigar-labels-salesman-samples-15","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}