El Fumador Cigars, Salesman Sample

This exquisite cigar label salesman sample from Louis E. Neuman & 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. As 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 & Co. operated from lower Manhattan with a Western Branch in Chicago, reflecting the national scope of the thriving cigar industry during its golden age. A 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. Size: 5.5" x 7.5" Condition: Very Good