{"product_id":"true-blue-tobacco","title":"True Blue Tobacco","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original advertisement for True Blue Tobacco was produced in the late 1930s by the Reid Tobacco Company of Milton and Altoona, Pennsylvania. The design promotes the brand’s dual-use appeal with the tagline “Smoke or Chew,” a clever pitch that catered to both pipe smokers and chewing tobacco users at a time when versatility and value were key selling points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold, patriotic blue packaging paired with the soaring eagle emblem evokes American pride and reliability, qualities often emphasized by tobacco companies during the prewar and wartime years. The bright rainbow gradient framing the ad adds a burst of optimism and modernity, suggesting the rise of color lithography in commercial design during the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced at just 10 cents for a 2¼-ounce package, True Blue Tobacco was positioned as an affordable, everyday indulgence. This piece reflects the intersection of Americana and advertising, when tobacco branding was as much about loyalty and identity as it was about the product itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.25\" x 10.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014549041267,"sku":"WC6689-5","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/blue.jpg?v=1762379898","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/true-blue-tobacco","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}