{"product_id":"colliers-ad-4","title":"Stars of the Circus, Camel Cigarettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant Camel cigarettes advertisement from Collier's magazine captures the glamour and danger of the American circus at its zenith in the late 1930s. The comic-strip format showcases three genuine stars of the big top: Antoinette Concello, the 'Peerless Queen of the Flying Trapeze' famed for her triple somersault; Dorothy Herbert, the world's greatest equestrienne leaping through flaming hurdles; and the Zacchini Brothers, the legendary 'Human Cannonballs' shot from a mammoth cannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central panoramic scene brings the circus ring to life with characteristic period illustration, depicting all three death-defying acts in simultaneous action beneath the big top. Below, the performers offer testimonials in speech balloons, their facsimile signatures lending authenticity to claims that Camels 'never get on your nerves,' a common advertising assertion before tobacco regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating artifact of American advertising history, this piece documents both the golden age of circus entertainment and the era when celebrity endorsement of tobacco was not only legal but commonplace. The quality of illustration and the historical significance of its featured performers make this a standout piece for collectors of circus memorabilia, vintage advertising, or American commercial art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" x 10.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some ads may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45053977985139,"sku":"VA7954","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-28-11-47-09-01.jpg?v=1779996312","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/colliers-ad-4","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}